Engravement

/ɛnˈɡreɪvmənt/ noun

Definition

The act or process of engraving, or a design that has been engraved into a surface.

Etymology

From engrave (from en- + grave, meaning 'to carve') + -ment (noun suffix indicating a state or action). The term describes the result or process of cutting designs into metal, wood, or other materials.

Kelly Says

Engravements on ancient monuments and coins tell us stories about civilizations—archaeologists use the wear patterns on engraved letters to determine how old objects are and how frequently they were handled.

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