Word
engraver
Phoneticsen·graver
US/ɪnˈɡɹeɪvɝ/
UK/ɛnɡɹˈeɪvɐ/
Definition
n. a person who cuts designs or letters into a hard surface like metal or wood. You often see their work on coins, medals, or fancy furniture.
n. a person who cuts or etches designs, text, or images into a hard surface such as metal, wood, or stone. Often associated with the production of currency, medals, and decorative arts.
Examples
“The engraver spent hours cutting the name into the silver plate.”
“A skilled engraver was hired to create the intricate floral patterns on the wedding invitations.”
“While modern technology allows for mass production, the museum still displays the original copper plates used by the master engraver to print the first edition of the book.”
Examples
simple
“The engraver spent hours cutting the name into the silver plate.”
contextual
“A skilled engraver was hired to create the intricate floral patterns on the wedding invitations.”
complex
“While modern technology allows for mass production, the museum still displays the original copper plates used by the master engraver to print the first edition of the book.”
Real-World Examples
“The engravers may even have planned entire patterns in their minds before carving them.” “In 1506, he asked the Venetian government to stop the Italian engraver Marcantonio Raimondi from copying his woodcuts.” Word family
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/engraver