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 Scribe v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scribed p. pr. & vb. n. Scribing.]
 1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe.
 2. Carp. To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a somewhat irregular surface, as a baseboard to a floor which is out of level, a board to the curves of a molding, or the like; -- so called because the workman marks, or scribes, with the compasses the line that he afterwards cuts.
 3. To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron.
 Scribing iron, an iron-pointed instrument for scribing, or marking, casks and logs.