engraving

[en-grey-ving] / ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ /

NOUN

carving of letters or design into something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

etching illustration inscription lithograph woodcut

STRONG

blocking chasing chiselling cutting impression inscribing intaglio mezzotint photoengraving photogravure print rotogravure scratch

WEAK

dry point enchasing

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"MM." and engrailing the same as No. 3., and it also wants the "P."

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 95, August 23, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

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