Definition

A design or text that has been carved or cut into a hard surface, often used for printing or decoration.

Example

The artist created a beautiful engraving of a landscape.

Conversation

Did you see the new engraving on that trophy?

Yeah, it looks really impressive!

I wonder who did the engraving for it.

I heard it was a local artist; their work is amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Engraving → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "graver" (from Old French *graver*, meaning to carve or engrave). The word "engraving" refers to the process of causing a design to be carved into a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'causing' something to be 'carved' — that's why engraving means creating a design by carving into a surface.

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