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engraver vs lapidary

lapidary vs engraver

engraver and lapidary both are nouns.

engraver is not an adjective while lapidary is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engraver Yes No No No
lapidary Yes Yes No No
As nouns, lapidary is a hyponym of engraver; that is, lapidary is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than engraver:
  • engraver: a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
  • lapidary: a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
Other hyponyms of engraver include lapidist.
engraver (noun) lapidary (noun)
a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
engraver (adjective) lapidary (adjective)
of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
Difference between engraver and lapidary

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