graving (root: grave)

Verb (transitive)

grav=ing

CIDE DICTIONARY

graving, n. [From Grave to clean.].

The act of cleaning a ship's bottom. [1913 Webster]

Graving dock. (Naut.) See under Dock.

graving, n. [From Grave to dig.].

The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, especially by incision or in intaglio. [1913 Webster]
That which is graved or carved. [1913 Webster]
"Skillful to . . . grave any manner of graving." [1913 Webster]
Impression, as upon the mind or heart. [1913 Webster]
"New gravings upon their souls." [1913 Webster]