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engrave vs print

print vs engrave

engrave is not a noun while print is a noun.

engrave and print both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engrave No No Yes No
print Yes No Yes No
As verbs, print is a hypernym of engrave; that is, print is a word with a broader meaning than engrave:
  • engrave: carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
  • print: make into a print
engrave (noun) print (noun)
a picture or design printed from an engraving
a fabric with a dyed pattern pressed onto it (usually by engraved rollers)
a printed picture produced from a photographic negative
a copy of a movie on film (especially a particular version of it)
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
a visible indication made on a surface
availability in printed form
engrave (verb) print (verb)
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface reproduce by printing
carve or cut a design or letters into make into a print
carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block put into print
impress or affect deeply write as if with print; not cursive
Difference between engrave and print

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