engraving
/ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
noun
- A print or picture made from a surface that has been cut with a design, especially in art or printing.
- The old book contained beautiful engravings of flowers.
- She bought an engraving of the city skyline at the art fair.
- The museum has a collection of engravings from the Renaissance.
- The art or process of cutting designs into a hard surface.
- Engraving requires steady hands and great attention to detail.
- He studied engraving at the art school for three years.
- Modern engraving often uses lasers instead of hand tools.
verb
- The present participle of engrave; the act of cutting a design into a surface.
- She is engraving the names on the trophies right now.
- The craftsman spent hours engraving the delicate pattern.
- They are engraving a special message on the back of the watch.