Definition of engrave

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  • engrave is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • engrave is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • engrave is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of engrave

  • carve or cut a design or letters into (verb)

    Examples

    1. engrave the pen with the owner's name

    Synonyms

    1. etch
  • carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block (verb)

    Examples

    1. engrave a letter

    Synonyms

    1. etch
  • carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface (verb)

    Examples

    1. engrave a pen
    2. engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name

    Synonyms

    1. grave
    2. inscribe
    3. scratch
  • impress or affect deeply (verb)

    Examples

    1. The event engraved itself into her memory

See definition of engrave in Merriam Webster