— engravable , adj. — engraver , n.
/en grayv"/ , v.t., engraved, engraving .
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.
[ 1500-10; engraver; see EN- 1 , GRAVE 3 ]