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graver

grav·er
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [grey-ver]
    • /ˈgreɪ vər/
    • /ɡreɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grey-ver]
    • /ˈgreɪ vər/

Definitions of graver word

  • noun graver the grave accent. 1
  • adjective graver slow; solemn. 1
  • adverb graver slowly; solemnly. 1
  • noun graver A burin or other engraving tool. 1
  • noun graver any of various engraving, chasing, or sculpting tools, such as a burin 0
  • noun graver a cutting tool used by engravers and sculptors 0

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Origin of graver

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at grave3, -er1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Graver

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

graver popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

graver usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for graver

noun graver

  • cutter — A cutter is a tool that you use for cutting through something.
  • engraver — A person who engraves.
  • lithographer — a person who works at lithography.
  • etcher — A person who etches.
  • carver — A carver is a person who carves wood or stone, as a job or as a hobby.

Top questions with graver

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