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engraving

[en-grey-ving] / ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ /


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A stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

More than 40,000 years ago, early humans were already engraving symbols onto tools, figurines, and other objects.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Erbium and neodymium are also important in making lasers for industrial engraving and cutting.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The publishers – Cadell and Davies – paid 20 guineas for the new painting which they planned to use as an engraving in all future editions of Burns' books.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Behind the hands and the needle, an engraving of the sun in splendor occupied the center of the dial.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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