Graven Definition

graven
adjective
  1. cut into a desired shape; "graven images"; "sculptured representations"
  2. cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations"

Synonyms for graven

carved

made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary); "the carved fretwork"; "an intricately carved door

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carven

made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary); "the carved fretwork"; "an intricately carved door

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engraved

cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations"

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etched

cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations"

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incised

sharply and deeply indented cut into with a sharp instrument cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design

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inscribed

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface cut or impressed into a surface

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sculpted

cut into a desired shape; "graven images"; "sculptured representations"

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sculptured

cut into a desired shape; "graven images"; "sculptured representations" resembling sculpture

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"Graven" in song lyrics

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  • "g graven"
    AOL — AOL
  • "merle graven"
    AOL — AOL

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