C1nounartshistory
US/ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/
UK/ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/
a design or words cut into a hard surface, or a picture printed from a cut metal plate
In context
The ring has an engraving of our wedding date inside.
Archaeologists found an engraving of a horse on a piece of bone.
The museum displays old engravings of the city from the 1700s.
Words that go with engraving
noun + preposition
- an engraving ofThe coin carries an engraving of the king.
- an engraving onThe watch has a short engraving on the back.
noun + noun
- rock engravingRock engravings in the desert show herds of cattle.
- metal engravingMetal engraving needs a steady hand and sharp tools.
adjective + noun
- ancient engravingAn ancient engraving was visible on the stone slab.
- detailed engravingThe silver cup bears a detailed engraving of a ship.