carve initials

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To cut initials into a surface, such as wood or stone.

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Examples (10)

  • He carved his initials in the rock.
  • They used to carve their initials into tree trunks as a sign of love.
  • She carefully carved her initials onto the wooden box.
  • The old desk had many initials carved into its surface by generations of students.
  • Visitors are often tempted to carve their initials on ancient monuments.
  • It's considered vandalism to carve initials into public property.
  • The young couple carved their initials into the park bench.
  • I watched him carve his initials into the sand with a stick.
  • Will you carve your initials on this locket for me?
  • The artist decided to carve his initials subtly into the base of the sculpture.