ENGRAVING


Meaning of ENGRAVING in English

noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of engrave

1. : the act or process of one that engraves — compare anaglyptograph , anastatic , drypoint , mezzotint , xylography ; etching

2. : something that is engraved: as

a. : an engraved printing surface

prepared the engravings for the new banknotes

b. : engraved work

decorated with delicate engraving

3. : a print or impression from an engraved printing surface

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.