graven Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
sculpture; grave; sculpt.
- She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband
verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
scratch; inscribe; grave; engrave.
- engrave a pen
- engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's
- the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
adjective satellite cut into a desired shape
sculpted; sculptured.
- graven images
- sculptured representations
adjective satellite cut or impressed into a surface
incised; engraved; inscribed; etched.
- an incised design
- engraved invitations