1. Sharply and deeply indented
   "The incised leaves of the maple tree were easily identifiable"
    
2. Cut into with a sharp instrument
   "The incised pattern on the ancient pottery was still visible"
    
3. Cut or impressed into a surface
   "an incised design";
   - engraved, etched, graven, inscribed

1. Make an incision into by carving or cutting
   "The surgeon incised the patient's skin"

See also: carven [archaic], compound, cut

Type of: cut

Encyclopedia: Incised