Engraving is a form of art that involves carving or etching a design into a hard surface. The term ENGRAVES refers to the process of creating an image or text on a surface by cutting or carving into it. The crossword solutions ETCHES (6 letters), INCISES (7 letters) and INSCRIBES (9 letters) all refer to different methods of engraving. Etching involves using acid to cut into a metal surface, while incising is a form of engraving that uses a sharp tool to carve into a surface. Inscribing is a form of engraving that involves writing or drawing onto a surface.