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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.
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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- French:traçage, de traçage, ...
- German:Anreißen, beschriftend, ...
- Italian:tracciatura, di scrittura, ...
- Spanish:trazado, de escritura, ...
- Portuguese:riscagem, de marcação, ...
- Chinese:划线, 刻划的, ...
- Japanese:けがき, 書き込み用, ...
- Arabic:تَخْطِيط, كَتابِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲרִיצָה, חוֹרֵט, ...
- Russian:разметка, чертёжный, ...
- Ukrainian:розмічання, написний, ...
- Hindi:स्क्राइबिंग, नक़्क़ाशी, ...
Definition of scribe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- She worked as a scribe for a major newspaper..
2.
historical writingperson who writes documents by hand professionally
- The scribe carefully copied the ancient manuscript.
3.
religious scholarDated recognized scholar and teacher of Jewish lawDated
- The scribe explained the ancient texts to the students.
Verb
1.
writingDated write or record informationDated
- She scribed the details in her notebook.
2.
engravingRare engrave or inscribe text or designsRare
- He scribed his name on the metal plate.
3.
carpentryTECH. cut to fit an irregular surfaceTECH.
- They scribed the baseboard to fit the uneven floor.
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.
The historian scribed notes during the interview. She scribed the design onto the wooden surface. The artist scribed patterns into the clay. He scribed the wood to match the wall. The carpenter scribed the panel for a perfect fit.
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- French:scribe, noter, ...
- German:Schreiber, notieren, ...
- Italian:scrittore, scrivere, ...
- Spanish:periodista, escribir, ...
- Portuguese:jornalista, escrever, ...
- Chinese:记者, 写, ...
- Japanese:ライター, 書き留める, ...
- Arabic:كَاتِب, دَوَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹתֵב, לִרְשׁוֹם, ...
- Russian:писатель, записывать, ...
- Ukrainian:письменник, записувати, ...
- Hindi:लेखक, लिखना, ...
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