As a Noun: 1. A picture or design that has been either cut into a surface with a sharp object or acid and/or printed from a plate which has been cut. English = engraving, etching. 2. The creation of drawings, paintings, and sculpture, when these things are considered to be beautiful or to express a particular idea. English = art. 3. Objects, such as paintings or pieces of sculpture, which are considered to be beautiful and which are part of a society's culture. English = art. 4. An activity such as weaving, carving, or pottery that involves making things skilfully with your hands. English = craft. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To cut a design or inscription into the surface of something with a sharp object or acid. English = engrave, etch. 2. To create drawings, paintings, and sculpture, when these things are considered to be beautiful or to express a particular idea.