1. plural of engraver; people who cut or carve designs, letters, or images into a hard surface such as metal, wood, or stone
Usage: countable noun; typically refers to skilled artisans or craftspeople
2. machines or tools designed to cut or etch designs into surfaces
Usage: technical usage; often refers to laser engravers or mechanical engraving devices

Examples

• The museum displayed works by famous Renaissance engravers.
• Medieval engravers created intricate designs on metal plates.
• Several skilled engravers worked in the jewelry workshop.
• Modern laser engravers can produce detailed images on wood and acrylic.
• The engravers carefully inscribed the names on the memorial plaque.
• Historical engravers used copper plates to create fine art prints.