HyperDic: engraver

English > 2 senses of the word engraver:
NOUNperson engravera skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
person engravera printmaker who prints from an engraved / engraved printing plate
engraver > pronunciation
Soundsihngrey'ver
Rhymesachiever ... woodcarver: 114 rhymes with ver...
English > engraver: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching.
InstancesDurer, Albrecht DurerA leading German painter and engraver of the Renaissance (1471-1528)
Hogarth, William HogarthEnglish artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764)
Holbein, Hans Holbein, Holbein the YoungerGerman painter and engraver noted for his portraits
Mantegna, Andrea MantegnaItalian painter and engraver noted for his frescoes (1431-1506)
Narrowerlapidary, lapidistA skilled worker who cuts / cuts and engraves precious stones
Broaderskilled worker, trained worker, skilled workmanA worker who has acquired special skills
Spanishgrabador
Catalangravador
Verbsengravecarve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
English > engraver: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA printmaker who prints from an engraved / engraved printing plate.
Broaderprintmaker, graphic artistAn artist who designs and makes prints
Spanishgrabador
Catalangravador
Verbsengravecarve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block

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