scribing
ˈskraɪbɪŋ
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Definition of scribing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionTECH.act of marking a surface with a sharp toolTECH.
  • Scribing is important for fitting wood pieces together.
2.
writingTECH.mark or inscription made by scratching or engravingTECH.
  • The scribing on the stone was hard to read.

Adjective

writingTECH.related to writing or marking surfacesTECH.
  • The scribing tool left clear lines on the wood.
engraving etching inscribing
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Expressions with scribing

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tool used for marking metal by scratching
He used a scribing block to mark the steel before cutting..

Origin of scribing

Latin, scribere (to write)

Terms with scribing included in their meaning

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drawing tool
device for creating circular curves with a pivot and scribing point
woodworking
tool for scribing lines parallel to edges

Examples of scribing in a sentence

  • The machinist finished the layout with scribing before cutting the metal plate.
  • The archaeologist photographed the scribing along the pottery rim.
  • Check the metal plate for any scribing before you install it.
  • The scribing marks were visible on the metal sheet.
  • He admired the scribing patterns on the ancient tablet.

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  1. French:traçage, de traçage, ...
  2. German:Anreißen, beschriftend, ...
  3. Italian:tracciatura, di scrittura, ...
  4. Spanish:trazado, de escritura, ...
  5. Portuguese:riscagem, de marcação, ...
  6. Chinese:划线, 刻划的, ...
  7. Japanese:けがき, 書き込み用, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْطِيط, كَتابِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲרִיצָה, חוֹרֵט, ...
  10. Russian:разметка, чертёжный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розмічання, написний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्क्राइबिंग, नक़्क़ाशी, ...
scribe
skraɪb

Definition of scribe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
modern usageDatedwriter or journalistDated
  • She worked as a scribe for a major newspaper..
author reporter
2.
historical writingperson who writes documents by hand professionally
  • The scribe carefully copied the ancient manuscript.
amanuensis copyist
3.
religious scholarDatedrecognized scholar and teacher of Jewish lawDated
  • The scribe explained the ancient texts to the students.
scholar teacher

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
writingDatedwrite or record informationDated
  • She scribed the details in her notebook.
inscribe record
2.
engravingRareengrave or inscribe text or designsRare
  • He scribed his name on the metal plate.
engrave etch
3.
carpentryTECH.cut to fit an irregular surfaceTECH.
  • They scribed the baseboard to fit the uneven floor.
carve shape
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Origin of scribe

Latin, scribere (to write)

Examples of scribe in a sentence

  • As a scribe, he covered many important stories.
  • The scribe's work was crucial in preserving history.
  • In medieval times, a scribe was highly respected.
  • The scribe recorded the events meticulously.
  • A respected scribe taught the community about the laws.
  • He scribed the ancient text onto parchment.

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  1. French:scribe, noter, ...
  2. German:Schreiber, notieren, ...
  3. Italian:scrittore, scrivere, ...
  4. Spanish:periodista, escribir, ...
  5. Portuguese:jornalista, escrever, ...
  6. Chinese:记者, 写, ...
  7. Japanese:ライター, 書き留める, ...
  8. Arabic:كَاتِب, دَوَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹתֵב, לִרְשׁוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:писатель, записывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:письменник, записувати, ...
  12. Hindi:लेखक, लिखना, ...
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