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incise Definition

in·cise (in sīz′)

transitive verb -·cised′, -·cis′·ing

to cut into with a sharp tool; specif., to cut (designs, inscriptions, etc.) into (a surface); engrave; carve

Etymology: Fr inciser < L incisus, pp. of incidere, to cut into < in-, into + caedere, to cut: see -cide

incise Synonyms

incise

v.

cut into, engrave, chisel, etch; see carve 1, cut 2, engrave 2.

incise Usage Examples

Object

  • slab: The graves were marked by slabs incised with simple crosses.
  • subscriber: Incise subscribers get nearly 20 % off standard prices.
  • decoration: The early series consist of untreated boulders with the decoration incised on the surface.
  • valley: The Larne Glens are the deeply incised valleys of the Glencloy and Glenarm Rivers, which extend inland from the coast.
  • channel: The River Avon now runs in a channel incised into this alluvium.
  • line: The body of the creature is embellished with deeply incised lines; a pearl is clasped in its claws.

Preposition: on

  • side: It is incised on both sides with lines to form the outlines for horns, hind legs and paws.
  • face: Eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth are incised on oval face.

Subject

  • valley: Upland clay plateau incised by river valleys; gently undulating, rising slightly to the north.

Adjective modifier

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Converse of object

  • achieve: To help you achieve this, Incise offers a complete content development, management and research service.

Modifying Another Word

  • deeply: Only within the boulder clay of the north east are the rivers deeply incised, often within very narrow valleys of no great length.
  • then: The peritoneal reflection is then incised with the diathermy a few millimeters posterior to the " white line " .
  • finely: It has been finely incised into the bandages of Osiris.
  • steeply: Broadleaved woodland is limited to small patches alongside steeply incised streams and abandoned meander scars cut in the glacial deposits alongside the Glenelly river.
  • gently: It comprises rolling ridges and gently incised glens which are mostly aligned in a SW-NE direction.

Modifies a noun

  • approach: The Incise approach to content development for website and offline promotions is based on this simple, proven premise.

Preposition: with

  • cross: There is no inscription, but it is incised with a cross and sword, indicating a crusader.
  • disk: A stone incised with the double disk and Z-rod, beast and mirror symbols.

Preposition: by

  • valley: Upland clay plateau incised by river valleys; gently undulating, rising slightly to the north.