line engraving li·neeng·ra·ving uncommon noun 1. a print obtained from a line drawing Synonymslinecutline engraving 2. engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved Synonymslinecutline blockline engraving Related words Broader terms engraving WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.