Scribe \Scribe\ (skr[imac]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scribed
   (skr[imac]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. Scribing.]
   1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. --Spenser.
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   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.
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   3. To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron.
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   Scribing iron, an iron-pointed instrument for scribing, or
      marking, casks and logs.
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