insculp

/ɪnˈskʌlp/

Definitions

1. verb

to carve or cut into a surface, especially stone, so as to leave a raised design or inscription

“The artist insculped the intricate patterns into the marble statue.”

2. verb

to engrave or cut words or letters into a surface

“The monument was insculped with the names of the war heroes.”

3. noun

a sculpted or engraved design or inscription left on a surface

“The ancient ruins featured several examples of insculp.”

Synonyms

  • carve
  • engrave
  • sculpt

Antonyms

  • erase
  • obliterate