engraved Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
   scratch; inscribe; grave; engrave.
   
   • engrave a pen
   • engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's
   • the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
2. verb impress or affect deeply
   engrave.
   
   • The event engraved itself into her memory
3. verb carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
   etch; engrave.
   
   • engrave a letter
4. verb carve or cut a design or letters into
   etch; engrave.
   
   • engrave the pen with the owner's name
5. adjective satellite cut or impressed into a surface
   incised; graven; inscribed; etched.
   
   • an incised design
   • engraved invitations

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