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graving (root: grave)
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graving, n. [From Grave to clean.].
The act of cleaning a ship's bottom. [1913 Webster]
graving, n. [From Grave to dig.].
- The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, especially by incision or in intaglio. [1913 Webster]
- That which is graved or carved. [1913 Webster]"Skillful to . . . grave any manner of graving." [1913 Webster]
- Impression, as upon the mind or heart. [1913 Webster]"New gravings upon their souls." [1913 Webster]
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