graving
- noun
- /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
- Archaic
:
grabado
- The museum displayed tools used for graving in the medieval period.
Examples
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He admired the ancient graving found on the stone monument.
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The detailed graving on the silver plate showed remarkable craftsmanship.
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The artist's graving on the metal was exquisite.
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She specializes in gravings for jewelry.
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The artist showcased his passion for graving by creating intricate designs on wooden surfaces.
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During the workshop, participants learned the technique of graving metal to create unique jewelry.
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Her collection featured ancient coins with beautiful graving that depicted historical figures.
Synonyms
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2.7
An act of cutting wood, stone and ice to make a shape or the thing made
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4.1
A picture made by cutting or etching a hard surface
Compounds
- Specialized
A large dock that can be emptied of water so workers can fix the bottom of a ship
How Deep
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Graving meaning the act of carving comes from an old sense of grave/engrave that meant 'to dig' or 'to cut'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a craftsperson 'digging' lines into a surface — that action is graving.