GRAVEN
Dictionary entry overview: What does graven mean? • GRAVEN (adjective)
The adjective GRAVEN has 2 senses:
1. cut into a desired shape
2. cut or impressed into a surface
Familiarity information: GRAVEN used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• GRAVEN (adjective)
Meaning:
Cut into a desired shape
Synonyms:
graven; sculpted; sculptured
Context examples:
graven images / sculptured representations
Similar:
carved; carven (made for or formed by carving ('carven' is archaic or literary))
Meaning:
Cut or impressed into a surface
Synonyms:
engraved; etched; graven; inscribed; incised
Context examples:
an incised design / engraved invitations
Similar:
carved; carven (made for or formed by carving ('carven' is archaic or literary))
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