engraving

engrave (something) into (something)

To etch or carve something into a surface or material. When we got our sidewalk repaved, the kids engraved their initials into the cement. The woman at the store said that they can engrave our wedding date into the picture frame.
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engrave (something) on (something)

To etch or carve something onto a surface or material. The woman at the store said that they can engrave our wedding date on the picture frame.
See also: engrave, on

engrave (something) onto (something)

To etch or carve something onto a surface or material. The woman at the store said that they can engrave our wedding date onto the picture frame.
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engrave (something) upon (something)

1. To etch or carve something onto some surface or material. The woman at the store said that they can engrave our wedding date upon the picture frame.
2. By extension, to commit something to memory. After missing my first appointment, I engraved the rescheduled date upon my brain.
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engrave (something) with (something)

1. To etch or carve something onto a surface or material. The woman at the store said that they can engrave the picture frame with our wedding date.
2. To use something, such as a tool, to etch or carve into a surface or material. The artist engraved a design into the linoleum with a small cutter.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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  • engrave (something) into (something)
  • engrave into
  • carve (something) into (something)
  • carve into
  • engrave (something) on (something)
  • engrave (something) with (something)
  • engrave on
  • engrave with
  • etch (something) in(to) (something)
  • etch in
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William Strickland ended his engraving activities once he started obtaining architectural commissions in the last portion of the second decade of the nineteenth century.
The Engravers of Philadelphia's Port Folio Magazine
After running their first engraving machine from a bedroom in their house, Jeannie and Dale built their own shop and now have several machines dedicated to engraving sweets.
Sweet shop in Perry Yule offers engraved chocolates
The details of the leaves and tendrils make it look somewhat lifelike, The background color is very consistent and creates a remarkable contrast making the engraving literally jump out at you.
Caveat emptor: an engraver's notes
The new unit will operate as Standex Engraving India Private Limited, under the umbrella of Standex's Engraving division, and will provide texturizing and digital engraving solutions and services to the automotive sector.
US Standex Intl takes over Indian Melco
ISTANBUL, Feb 16, 2010 (TUR) -- An exhibition featuring a collection of Pablo Picasso's engravings opened Monday in Istanbul.
(CUL) PICASSO'S SUITE VOLLARD ENGRAVINGS ON SHOW IN ISTANBUL
On Friday morning, January 22, Petraeus addressed the Institute for the Study of War, a D.C.-based think-tank, wherein he described Trijicon's policy of engraving weapons with Bible references as "disturbing" and "a serious concern." He assured the audience that the bigwigs at the Department of Defense had "considerable discussions" with the sight makers.
Sight maker capitulates on biblical references
Since then, he's made his living principally as an illustrator, specialising in wood engraving, and wood cut.
The Journal culture club
The process of engraving, whether it's in traditional wood or blocks of Corian - DuPont's solid-surface compound, which she frequently uses - is what first captivated Ms.
Etching exhibit draws praise
She has her own engraving on it, which was done by a friend of hers.
Abi's special sax appeal
of Minnesota) provides an engaging tome both historical and art historical in its scope, examining the early European engravings (sixteenth century-nineteenth century) of the American Indian and how these engravings helped shape the early Americas in the European imagination.
Engraving the savage; the New World and techniques of civilization
In three volumes Pomeroy has reproduced over 1000 of Anderson's engravings with 2,322 descriptive entries detailing publication date(s), size of the book, and other facts about the illustrations round in the many books, pamphlets, and ephemera published in Anderson's lifetime.
Jane R. Pomeroy. Alexander Anderson (1775-1870). Wood Engraver and Illustrator: An Annotated Bibliography
Also featured was new equipment for laser marking and engraving and an electrostatic charger for in-mold labeling (IML).
New materials & equipment for decorating in & out of the mold
It has a two-inch barrel, factory engraving and mother-of-pearl grips.
Fancy S&W
FOBA G5, the third addition to the G Series product line, offers users a flexible deep engraving platform with a full range of laser motion options.
Engraving system
Artwork Systems Group N.V., a world leader in professional prepress software, and Stork Prints, leaders in direct laser technology, announced a partnership agreement with the aim of enhancing the workflow in the preproduction stages of Stork's direct laser engraving process.
Artwork Systems, Stork Prints announce partnership