graver

American  

[grey-ver] / ˈgreɪ vər /

noun

1. any of various tools for chasing, engraving, etc., as a burin.

2. an engraver.

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graver British  

/ ˈɡreɪvə /

noun

1. any of various engraving, chasing, or sculpting tools, such as a burin

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Etymology

Origin of graver

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; grave ³, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In fact, with the world becoming more chaotic and unstable, the threat they pose, the film argues, is graver than ever.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s far graver. Far, far graver now than it was.”

From Los Angeles Times

Still, Lee figures that his suit against Yoon has at least a marginally higher chance of success, given the far graver offense at hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Reeling from heartache, Monaco seems to search for meaning and solace in the far graver misfortunes of a friend referred to as “R,” a political prisoner turned asylum seeker and the show’s most revisited subject.

From New York Times

The incident involving the Alaska Airlines flight did not result in any serious injuries, but it could have been far graver had it occurred when the plane was at its cruising altitude.

From New York Times