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scribe

/skɹaɪb/

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noun

Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.

Examples :

"The legal scribe carefully wrote down the terms of the agreement. "

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A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.

Examples :

"In ancient times, the scribe meticulously copied important religious texts, ensuring they were preserved for future generations. "

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A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.

Examples :

"The art student carefully used the scribe to carefully etch her design onto the metal plate. "

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(in particular) A journalist.

Examples :

"The school newspaper's scribe wrote a compelling article about the upcoming student council elections. "

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verb

Examples :

"The teacher asked Maria to scribe notes on the whiteboard during the brainstorming session. "

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To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe.

Examples :

"The student carefully scribed the poem onto the paper. "

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verb

Examples :

"The student scribe the teacher's instructions in their notebook. "

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To write or draw with a scribe.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a sharp tool to scribe a precise line on the wood before cutting it. "

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verb

To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a somewhat irregular surface, as a baseboard to a floor which is out of level, a board to the curves of a moulding, etc.; so called because the workman marks, or scribes, with the compasses the line that he afterwards cuts.

Examples :

"The carpenter had to scribe the baseboard to the uneven floor, ensuring a tight fit. "

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To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a compass to scribe a perfect circle on the wood before cutting. "

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