1. the act or process of marking lines on a surface to guide cutting or fitting
Usage: carpentry; metalworking
2. the act of writing or copying text

1. marking or scoring a line on a surface, especially wood or metal, to guide cutting or fitting
Usage: carpentry; metalworking
2. writing or copying text, especially by hand

Examples

• The carpenter was scribing a line along the board before cutting.
• She spent hours scribing the ancient manuscript by hand.
• Accurate scribing is essential for proper joint fitting in woodworking.
• The monk devoted his life to scribing religious texts.
• He used a compass for scribing the arc on the metal sheet.
• The scribing tool left a clear mark on the surface.
• Medieval scribing required great skill and patience.