etch (something) in(to) (something)

etch (something) in(to) (something)

To cut something, such as a design or message, into some material or surface. Here, use this to try to etch your name into the glass.

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etch something in(to) something

 and etch something in

to erode a design or message into something, usually with acid. They etched their family crest into their good crystal. He etched in his initials.

See also: etch

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