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GRAVING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Graving.

Graving - as a noun

Death of a person

Example: "He went to his grave without forgiving me"

A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

Example: "He put flowers on his mother's grave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tomb8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
place9spot6topographic point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grave accent

Graving - as an adjective satellite

Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

Example: "A grave god-fearing man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sedate7sober7solemn8

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Example: "A dangerous operation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangerous11grievous12life-threateningserious7severe9

Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought

Example: "Grave responsibilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grievous12heavy14weighty17

Graving - as a verb

Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it

Example: "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sculpt10sculpture13

Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Example: "Engrave a pen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11inscribe12scratch14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carve10chip at
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The graving of the ship's name was beautifully carved into the wooden hull."
"The ancient graving found by the archaeologists contained hieroglyphics from a long-lost civilization."
"The artist meticulously worked on the graving of the intricate design."
"The graving on the tombstone represented the deceased's favorite flower."
"An ornate graving adorned the front cover of the old book."
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Word Game Points

Is GRAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, graving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRAVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GRAVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, graving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRAVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is GRAVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, graving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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