engraving
An engraving is a picture or design made by cutting lines into a hard surface like metal, wood, or glass. It is often used to decorate jewelry or to create printed art on paper.
Examples
3 of 5The jewelry box has a beautiful engraving of a flower on the lid.
The jewelry box has a beautiful cut design of a flower on the top.
The museum curator presented a rare 18th-century engraving to the board.
The museum leader showed a special old printed picture to the group.
I got an engraving on my watch that says 'Love you'.
I had words cut into my watch that say 'Love you'.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'grave'. Just as a grave is a hole dug in the earth, an engraving is a line 'dug' into a hard material.
Quick Quiz
The winner's name was added to the trophy with a beautiful _____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: engraving
Examples
The jewelry box has a beautiful engraving of a flower on the lid.
everydayThe jewelry box has a beautiful cut design of a flower on the top.
The museum curator presented a rare 18th-century engraving to the board.
formalThe museum leader showed a special old printed picture to the group.
I got an engraving on my watch that says 'Love you'.
informalI had words cut into my watch that say 'Love you'.
The study focuses on the intricate engraving techniques used in historical books.
academicThe research looks at the detailed cutting methods used in old books.
Our company offers high-quality custom engraving for all corporate awards.
businessOur business provides special name-cutting services for office prizes.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
steel engraving
a print made from a steel plate
engraved in memory
something that is impossible to forget
copperplate engraving
a design cut into a copper sheet
Often Confused With
Engraving uses tools to cut directly into the surface, while etching uses acid to bite into the surface.
Carving usually refers to making 3D shapes (like statues), while engraving is for surface lines and patterns.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about fine lines cut into hard objects like trophies, rings, or metal plates used for printing.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'writing' instead of 'engraving' when talking about names cut into a trophy.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'grave'. Just as a grave is a hole dug in the earth, an engraving is a line 'dug' into a hard material.
Word Origin
From the Middle French word 'engraver', which means to cut or carve into a surface.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Before cameras were invented, engravings were the most common way to put pictures in newspapers and books.
Quick Quiz
The winner's name was added to the trophy with a beautiful _____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: engraving
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