etch
etch /'etʃ/ (etches etching etched)
[VERB] be V-ed into/in/on n, V n into/in/on n, be V-ed with n, be V-ed
If a line or pattern is etched into a surface, it is cut into the surface by means of acid or a sharp tool. You can also say that a surface is etched with a line or pattern.
Crosses were etched into the walls...
The acid etched holes in the crystal surface...
Windows are etched with the vehicle identification number...
The stained-glass panels are etched and then handpainted using traditional methods.
[VERB] be V-ed into/in/on n, V n into/in/on n, be V-ed with n, be V-ed
If a line or pattern is etched into a surface, it is cut into the surface by means of acid or a sharp tool. You can also say that a surface is etched with a line or pattern.
Crosses were etched into the walls...
The acid etched holes in the crystal surface...
Windows are etched with the vehicle identification number...
The stained-glass panels are etched and then handpainted using traditional methods.