(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
If a line or pattern is ~ed into a surface, it is cut into the surface by means of acid or a sharp tool. You can also say that a surface is ~ed with a line or pattern.
Crosses were ~ed into the walls...
The acid ~ed holes in the crystal surface...
Windows are ~ed with the vehicle identification number...
The stained-glass panels are ~ed and then handpainted using traditional methods.
VERB: be V-ed into/in/on n, V n into/in/on n, be V-ed with n, be V-ed