graven
Carved, engravedCarved, engraved
US/ɡɹˈeɪvən/
» What is graven on a stone isn't written for no reason.
Что высечено на камне, не написано без причины. — Ooneykcall
astynk · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
1 senses(not comparable)Carved, engraved
More definitions
- cut into a desired shape
- cut or impressed into a surface
Examples
2 sentencesWhat is graven on a stone isn't written for no reason.
ruЧто высечено на камне, не написано без причины. — Ooneykcall
Some Protestants do not allow "graven images" of heavenly persons, unlike Roman Catholics, who use them to concentrate their spiritual energy.
Origin
From Middle English graven, igraven, from Old English grafen, ġegrafen, from Proto-GermaniFrom Middle English graven, igraven, from Old English grafen, ġegrafen, from Proto-Germanic *grabanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *grabaną (“to dig, trench”).
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- cut into a desired shape:sculptedsculptured
- cut or impressed into a surface:engravedetchedincisedinscribed