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engrave

verb [T]
 
 
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/

Definition

to cut words, pictures, or patterns into the surface of metal, stone, etc.: The jeweller skilfully engraved the initials on the ring. The bracelet was engraved with his name and date of birth.Crafts
(Definition of engrave verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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