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graver

/ˈɡɹeɪvə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A burin

Examples :

"The artist carefully guided the graver across the copper plate, creating fine lines for the etching. "
art utensil machine

Related Words

Illustration resonating

resonating verb

/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈrɛznˌeɪtɪŋ/

To vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration.

"The books on top of the piano resonate when he plays certain notes."

Illustration noticeably

noticeably adverb

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbəli/

(manner) In a noticeable way.

"We all saw it: he paled noticeably."

Illustration influential

influential noun

/ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

A person who has influence

"The influential in our class was always asked for advice on projects. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration characterised

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration dignified

dignified adjective

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/

Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.

"The teacher entered the classroom with a dignified bearing, showing respect for the students. "

Illustration suggestions

suggestions noun

/səˈd͡ʒɛstjənz/ /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃənz/

Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

Illustration authoritative

authoritative adjective

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

Illustration restoring

restoring verb

/rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/ /rɪˈstoʊrɪŋ/

To reestablish, or bring back into existence.

"He restored my lost faith in him by doing a good deed."

Illustration formidable

formidable adjective

/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

"The mountain was a formidable challenge, daunting even for experienced climbers. "

Illustration seriousness

seriousness noun

/ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/

The state or quality of being serious.

"The teacher emphasized the seriousness of failing the final exam. "