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Definition of Graving
1. n. The act of cleaning a ship's bottom.
2. n. The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, esp. by incision or in intaglio.
Definition of Graving
1. Verb. (present participle of grave) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Graving
1. grave [v] - See also: grave
Medical Definition of Graving
1. L. The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, especially. By incision or in intaglio. 2. That which is graved or carved. "Skillful to . . . Grave any manner of graving." (2 Chron. Ii. 14) 3. Impression, as upon the mind or heart. "New gravings upon their souls." (Eikon Basilike) Origin: From Grave to dig. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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Literary usage of Graving
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings by American Society of Civil Engineers (1906)
"A NEW graving DOCK AT NAGASAKI, JAPAN. Discussion. ... From such small beginnings
to the great graving dock described by Dr. Shiraishi is a tremendous leap, ..."
2. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1866)
"graving Dock. A name given, in Hydraulic Engineering, to an enclosure made on the
... There are generally several graving docks attached to naval arsenals ..."
3. New Zealand Official Yearbook by New Zealand Dept. of Statistics (1907)
"graving-DOCKS AND PATENT SLIPS. VESSELS visiting New Zealand, and requiring
docking or repairs, will find ample accommodation at the principal ports of the ..."
4. Report of the Annual Meeting (1871)
"... it was considered expedient to contrive the emptying of the graving-docks in
conjunction with this same system, and thus save the erection of another ..."
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