engraving

Meanings

• Noun

  The art of incising lines on a hard surface, especially with a sharp tool.

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Synonyms

carve , etch , inscribe

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Variants

List of all variants of engraving that leads to same result
engraving , engravings , engrave , engraved , engraver , engravers , engraves , line engraving , line engravings , steel engraving , steel engravings , wood engraving , wood engravings , re-engrave , re-engraved , re-engraves , re-engraving , reengrave , reengraved , reengraves , reengraving

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Etymology

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From Old French 'engraver', from 'engravier', 'to carve into'.

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Trivia

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1. Engraving was used extensively in the production of playing cards from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

2. The oldest known engraving is believed to be a series of lines on a flint tool, dated to around 700,000 years ago.

3. Engraving was an important medium for the production of banknotes and other forms of currency before the advent of modern printing techniques.

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Related Concepts

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1. Printmaking: A method of creating art or reproducing images by transferring ink from a matrix, such as a metal plate or a woodblock, to a sheet of paper or other material.

2. Calligraphy: The art of beautiful handwriting, often using a dip pen and ink.

3. Sculpture: The art of creating three-dimensional objects by carving, modeling, casting, or other means.

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Culture

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Engraving has been used since ancient times for various purposes, including decorative art, recording information, and creating maps. It has been an important medium for artists and craftsmen throughout history, from the early days of printmaking to modern graphic design.

How to Memorize "engraving"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp tool, like a chisel or a graver, being used to incise lines into a hard surface, such as a piece of metal or a block of wood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'engraving' with the image of a detailed and intricate design, carved into a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Engrave Every Detail' to help remember the definition of engraving.

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