in·cise 
/ɪnˈsaɪz/ verb
in·cis·es; in·cised; in·cis·ing /ɪnˈsaɪz/ verb [+ obj] formal : to cut or carve (letters, patterns, etc.) into a surface
▪ The design is incised into the clay. ; also : to mark (a surface) by cutting or carving
▪ The clay is incised to create a design.
▪ The design is incised into the clay. ; also : to mark (a surface) by cutting or carving
▪ The clay is incised to create a design.
— incised adjective
▪ an incised pattern ▪ incised tablets
▪ an incised pattern ▪ incised tablets
