Scribe (Verb)
Meaning
Score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The craftsman carefully scribed a line on the metal sheet to guide the cut.
- The machinist used a sharp point to scribe a precise line along the edge of the plate.
- A scratch awl is often used to scribe markings on a metal workpiece.
- The engineer scribed a line around the broken part to mark where to weld a repair.
- By scribing a line on the metal surface, the artist created a guide for her intricate design.