engraver

UK: /ɪnˈgreɪvə^r/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

en•grave /ɛnˈgreɪv/   v. [~ + object] , -graved, -grav•ing. 

1. to cut or etch (letters, designs, etc.) into a hard surface, as of metal, stone, or wood:
   The jeweler engraved a beautiful design on the ring.
2. to mark or ornament with cut or etched letters, designs, etc.:
   She engraved the ring with his name.
3. to print from a surface that has been cut or etched.
4. to impress deeply:
   The beautiful image is engraved in my memory.

en•grav•a•ble, adj. 
en•grav•er, n. [countable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

en•grave  (en grāv′), v.t., -graved, -grav•ing. 

1. to chase (letters, designs, etc.) on a hard surface, as of metal, stone, or the end grain of wood:
   She had the jeweler engrave her name on the back of the watch.
2. to print from such a surface.
3. to mark or ornament with incised letters, designs, etc.:
   He engraved the ring in a floral pattern.
4. to impress deeply;
   infix:
   That image is engraved on my mind.

• Middle French engraver; see en-¹, grave³
• 1500–10

en•grav′a•ble, adj. 
en•grav′er, n.