Engrave

v. t.	1.	To deposit in the grave; to bury.
	1.	To cut in; to make by incision. [imp. Engraved ; p. p. Engraved or Engraven ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Engraving.] Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did engrave. - Spenser.
	2.	To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures; to mark with incisions. Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel. - Ex. xxviii. 11.
	3.	To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood, stone, metal, or the like; as, to engrave an inscription.
	4.	To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver. Engrave principles in men's minds. - Locke.

Verb	1.	engrave - carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup" Synonyms: inscribe, grave
	2.	engrave - impress or affect deeply; "The event engraved itself into her memory"
	3.	engrave - carve, cut, or etch into a block used for printing or print from such a block; "engrave a letter"
	4.	engrave - carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into; "engrave the pen with the owner's name"

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