graver
pronunciation
How to pronounce graver in British English:
UK ['greɪvə]
How to pronounce graver in American English:
US ['greɪvə]
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- Noun:
- a tool used by an engraver
Word Origin
- graver (n.)
- "one who cuts (letters or figures) in stone, wood, etc.," Old English græfere, agent noun from grafan (see grave (v.)). As "tool for engraving" from 1540s.
Example
- 1. Now graver matters are taking over .
- 2. But the country has recently overcome far graver problems .
- 3. Neither is good , but one is a much graver problem .
- 4. Life like a sculptors graver cold and ruthless .
- 5. Like mentioned in a book , lovers misuse love as a graver .