Incise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈsaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Incise is a verb meaning (transitive) To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave.
Meaning
(transitive) To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave.
Example Sentences
The executioner’s blade is incised with Christ’s crown of thorns, and with the words of a prayer.
Word Forms
- incises
- incising
- incised
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carve, encise, enchase, insculp, becarve, entail.
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