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engraving

eng·ra·ving

US/ɪˈnɡreɪvɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a print made from an engraving

2.

a block or plate that has been engraved

3.

making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them

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Origin

By surface analysis, engrave + -ing.

Phrases

  • wood engraving

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