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ENGRAVING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word engraving. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word engraving. (close relations)
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carving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

• removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

• creating figures or designs in three dimensions

cutting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• the act of cutting something into parts

• a piece cut off from the main part of something

• an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

• removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

• the division of a deck of cards before dealing

• the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

• the act of diluting something

• the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

adjective satellite

• (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

• unpleasantly cold and damp

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

etching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an impression made from an etched plate

• an etched plate made with the use of acid

• making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them

chiselling
verbv
noun

• an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge

verb

• engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud

• deprive somebody of something by deceit

• carve with a chisel

incising
verbv
verb

• make an incision into by carving or cutting

inscribing
verbv
verb

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

• register formally as a participant or member

• draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible

• write, engrave, or print as a lasting record

• mark with one's signature

• convert ordinary language into code

• address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication

etch
verbv
verb

• make an etching of

• cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible

• carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block

• carve or cut a design or letters into

• selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons

inscribe
verbv
verb

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

• register formally as a participant or member

• draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible

• write, engrave, or print as a lasting record

• mark with one's signature

• convert ordinary language into code

• address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication

carve
verbv
verb

• form by carving

• engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface

• cut to pieces

grave
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• death of a person

• a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

• a mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

• causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

• of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought

verb

• shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

scratch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• informal terms for money

• a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• dry mash for poultry

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• poor handwriting

• (golf) a handicap of zero strokes

• an indication of damage

verb

• cause friction

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Best Hypernyms For ENGRAVING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for engraving, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
carve affect impress move print strike
Phrases (1)
chip at

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