What does "incise" mean?

To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave.

What is a synonym for "incise"?

Common synonyms include: abrade, amputate, autolithograph, ax, bark, be a printmaker.

/ɪnˈsaɪz/ verb

verb ·Common ·High school level

Verb

1
To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave. transitive
"The executioner’s blade is incised with Christ’s crown of thorns, and with the words of a prayer."
2
make an incision into by carving or cutting wordnet

"The executioner’s blade is incised with Christ’s crown of thorns, and with the words of a prayer."

From Middle French inciser.