CEFR B2

incising

verb

Meaning

To mark or cut into a surface with a sharp instrument.

Examples

The jeweler carefully incised his initials onto the back of the locket.
Ancient civilizations would incise symbols onto stone tablets to record history.

Synonyms: cut, carve, engrave, score

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incising (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪz/

Definition

To mark or cut into a surface with a sharp instrument.

Examples

The jeweler carefully incised his initials onto the back of the locket.
Ancient civilizations would incise symbols onto stone tablets to record history.

How to Use incising

incise something (collocation): To cut or mark a specific object or surface. — "He incised his name into the wooden desk."
incise something on/into something (prepositional phrase): To make a cut or mark on a particular surface. — "The artist incised intricate designs on the clay pot."

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