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engraver

A person who carves designs, letters, or patterns into a hard surface, such as metal, stone, or glass, typically for printing or decoration. / A tool used for cutting or carving designs into a hard surface.
Noun
pl: engravers

This term refers to both the skilled artisan and the physical instrument used in the craft. When referring to the person, it implies a high level of technical precision and artistic patience, often associated with traditional crafts like jewelry making, minting, or printmaking.

In a modern technical context, the tool sense of the word often refers to specialized machinery, such as laser engravers or rotary tools. Users should distinguish between the manual hand-tool and the automated machine based on the professional setting of the conversation.

Meanings

Noun

A person who carves designs, letters, or patterns into a hard surface, such as metal, stone, or glass, typically for printing or decoration.

The master engraver spent hours perfecting the intricate details of the coin.

Noun

A tool used for cutting or carving designs into a hard surface.

The jeweler used a precision engraver to add the couple's initials to the ring.

Examples

The master engraver spent weeks perfecting the intricate details of the copper plate.

History

The master engraver spent weeks perfecting the intricate details of the copper plate.

I need to find a skilled engraver to put my initials on this gold watch.

Business

I need to find a skilled engraver to put my initials on this gold watch.

He carefully gripped the engraver and began to carve the seal into the wax.

Fantasy

He carefully gripped the engraver and began to carve the seal into the wax.

The museum exhibit features works by a famous eighteenth century engraver.

History

The museum exhibit features works by a famous eighteenth century engraver.

Is this electric engraver suitable for etching glass bottles?

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Is this electric engraver suitable for etching glass bottles?

She wondered if a professional engraver could restore the faded inscription on the tombstone.

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She wondered if a professional engraver could restore the faded inscription on the tombstone.

The jeweler used a precision engraver to add a date to the inside of the ring.

Business

The jeweler used a precision engraver to add a date to the inside of the ring.

You should hold the engraver at a forty five degree angle for the cleanest line.

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You should hold the engraver at a forty five degree angle for the cleanest line.

An engraver must have a steady hand and an eye for extreme detail.

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An engraver must have a steady hand and an eye for extreme detail.

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