Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Graving.
Graving - as a noun
Death of a person
Example: "He went to his grave without forgiving me"
A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
Example: "He put flowers on his mother's grave"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tomb8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
place9spot6topographic pointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Graving - as an adjective satellite
Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
Example: "A grave god-fearing man"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sedate7sober7solemn8Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Example: "A dangerous operation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangerous11grievous12life-threateningserious7severe9Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
Example: "Grave responsibilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grievous12heavy14weighty17Graving - as a verb
Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
Example: "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sculpt10sculpture13Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Example: "Engrave a pen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11inscribe12scratch14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carve10chip atHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The graving of the ship's name was beautifully carved into the wooden hull."
"The ancient graving found by the archaeologists contained hieroglyphics from a long-lost civilization."
"The artist meticulously worked on the graving of the intricate design."
"The graving on the tombstone represented the deceased's favorite flower."
"An ornate graving adorned the front cover of the old book."
Word Game Points
Is GRAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, graving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRAVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is GRAVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, graving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRAVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is GRAVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, graving is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRAVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.