1. Letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
   "The monument's lettering was weathered but still legible";
   - inscription

1. Mark letters on or mark with letters
   "She lettered the company name on the side of the van"
    
2. Set down or print with letters
   "The printer lettered the book's title on the spine"
    
3. [N. Amer] Win an athletic letter
   "He lettered in three sports during high school"

Derived forms: letterings

Type of: earn, garner, impress, piece of writing, print, win, write, writing, written material

Encyclopedia: Lettering