Definition

A person who carves designs or letters onto a hard surface, usually metal or wood, to create images or text.

Example

The engraver skillfully etched the intricate design onto the metal plate.

Conversation

I just visited a craft fair and saw an amazing engraver at work.

That sounds cool! What kind of things were they engraving?

They were making beautiful designs on metal and wood.

I’d love to try using an engraver myself someday!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Engraver → It is formed from "engrave" (from Old French *engraver*, meaning to carve or etch) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An engraver is a person who carves or etches designs into a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'carves' ('engrave') designs into materials — that's what an engraver does.

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