engrave meaning and definition

ENGRAVE verb

Definition of engrave (verb)

1. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
   • "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"
   • synonyms: grave, inscribe, scratch
2. impress or affect deeply
   • "The event engraved itself into her memory"
3. carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
   • "engrave a letter"
   • synonyms: etch
4. carve or cut a design or letters into
   • "engrave the pen with the owner's name"
   • synonyms: etch