engraves
Cuts into metal
Engraves is the third-person singular of engrave, meaning to cut or carve designs, letters, or patterns into a hard surface.
The work is typically done on metal, glass, stone, or wood: She engraves wedding rings for a living.
Figuratively, something deeply memorable engraves itself on the mind or heart: The image engraves itself in memory.
Edged carving implement
stipple · intaglio · drypoint · mezzotint · aquatint · woodcut · linocut · sgraffito
Hard conductive solid
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
steel · glass · stone · wood · pewter · bronze · platinum · crystal
Styled written characters
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
- epitaphText honoring the deceased
dedication · script · typography · nameplate · headstone · tombstone · memorial · stele
Impossible to remove
- permanentFixed without end
- lastingContinuing through time
- enduringPersisting through time
- etchedCarved into a surface
imprinted · fixed · deep · carved · inscribed · marked · embedded · impressed
Ornamental personal accessories
- watchmakingCraft of building timepieces
- silversmithingCrafting objects from precious metal
- goldsmithingCrafting items from gold
- printmakingProducing images through impression
signet · trophy · medallion · coin · seal · plate · blade · ring
chisel
Edged carving implement
burin · stipple · intaglio · drypoint · mezzotint · aquatint · woodcut · linocut · sgraffito · gouge
metal
Hard conductive solid
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- silverLustrous white precious metal
gold · steel · glass · stone · wood · pewter · bronze · platinum · crystal · jade
lettering
Styled written characters
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
epitaph · dedication · script · typography · nameplate · headstone · tombstone · memorial · stele · tablet
indelible
Impossible to remove
etched · imprinted · fixed · deep · carved · inscribed · marked · embedded · impressed
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- watchmakingCraft of building timepieces
- silversmithingCrafting objects from precious metal
- goldsmithingCrafting items from gold
printmaking · signet · trophy · medallion · coin · seal · plate · blade · ring · pendant
- embellishesadorns, beautifies, decorates, ornaments, garnishes
engraveserases
Removes marks completely
effaces · obliterates · removes · smooths
- stone engravingInscription carved in rock
- metal engravingDesign incised in alloy
- laser engravingBurning designs with focused beams
- custom engravingBespoke text etched in
- engraved giftsItems carved with names
- wood engravingPrint from carved lumber
engrave, engraving, engraved, engraver, engravings, engravers, reengraved, unengraved, engravable