1. A tool used by an engraver
   "The jeweller used a fine graver to inscribe the ring";
   - graving tool, pointel, pointrel

1. Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
   "grave responsibilities"; "faced a grave decision in a time of crisis";
   - grievous, heavy, weighty
    
2. Dignified and sombre in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
   "a grave God-fearing man";
   - sedate, sober, solemn
    
3. Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
   "a grave situation";
   - dangerous, grievous, serious, severe, life-threatening

Derived forms: gravers

See also: critical, important, of import, serious

Type of: hand tool

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