Engrave Definition & Meaning

engrave
verb
  1. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"
  2. impress or affect deeply; "The event engraved itself into her memory"
  3. carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block; "engrave a letter"
  4. carve or cut a design or letters into; "engrave the pen with the owner's name"

"Engrave" in song lyrics

See how engrave is used in real songs:

  • "Only on my bullet, my name I'm gonna engrave"
    Mr. Shadow f/ Slush the Villain — Gangsters
  • "find a toaster that i can engrave"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "engrave"

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