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Definition of: engrave
(in·grāv′) v.t. ·graved, ·grav·ing
1. To carve or etch figures, letters, etc., into (a surface).
2. To impress deeply.
3. To cut (pictures, lettering, etc.) into metal, stone, or wood, for printing.
4. To print from plates made by such a process. See synonyms under INSCRIBE. [<EN-1 + GRAVE3; cf. F engraver]
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