engraving
|en-grav-ing|
B2
/ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
(engrave)
carved image
Etymology
Etymology Information
'engraving' originates from the French word 'engraver', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'graver' meant 'to carve'.
Historical Evolution
'engraver' transformed into the English word 'engrave', and eventually became the modern English word 'engraving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carve or cut into a surface', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a print made from an engraved surface'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a print made from an engraved plate, block, or other surface.
The museum displayed an engraving of the famous painting.
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Noun 2
the art or process of cutting designs into a hard surface.
Engraving requires precision and skill.
Synonyms
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