Meaning & use
incised
Cut into with a sharp tool, especially to leave a mark, pattern, or wound on a surface.
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The ancient vase was decorated with incised lines forming a repeating geometric pattern.
The surgeon examined the incised wound carefully before beginning to close it with stitches.
A note on using this word
Incised comes from the verb incise, meaning to cut into; it is common in archaeology, art, and medicine.
Words with a similar meaning
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