Incise

/ɪnˈsaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cut into or engrave a surface, typically with a sharp instrument.

The surgeon had to incise the skin carefully to avoid damaging any underlying tissues.

To mark or cut (shapes or patterns) into a surface.

The artisan decided to incise intricate designs into the metal plate.

To cut into a structure; to create an incision.

The botanist will incise the bark to study the growth rings of the tree.

To delineate or define with precision.

The artist used a knife to incise the outlines of the sculpture in the clay.

From Latin 'incisus', past participle of 'incidere' meaning 'to cut into'.

incise deeply

to cut or engrave with considerable depth.

incised artwork

artwork created by cutting or carving into a surface.

incision

a cut made in tissue or organs during surgery.

incisor

a type of tooth adapted for cutting.

to put a sharp edge on something mentally or creatively.

He incised his thoughts to make them more profound.