scribes

UK
/ˈskraɪbz/
US
/ˈskraɪbz/

Translations

scribenoun

scribes

pl

scribes
pl
UK
/skraɪb/
US
/skraɪb/
The ancient scribe carefully copied the manuscript.
Древний писец тщательно переписывал манускрипт.
The scribe was responsible for recording the king's decrees.
Переписчик отвечал за запись указов короля.
Additional translations
scribeverb

scribes

scribed
Past Simple
scribed
Past Participle
scribing
Gerund
UK
/skraɪb/
US
/skraɪb/
The carpenter will scribe a line on the wood.
Плотник будет чертить линию на дереве.
He will scribe the details of the meeting.
Он будет писать детали встречи.

Definitions

scribenoun
A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.
In ancient times, a scribe was responsible for recording important events and transactions.
A writer, especially a journalist.
The scribe was known for his insightful articles on political affairs.
A pointed instrument used for marking wood or other materials.
The carpenter used a scribe to mark the wood before cutting it.
scribeverb
To write or inscribe, especially in a formal or official manner.
The monk was tasked to scribe the ancient texts onto parchment.
To mark or score a surface with a pointed instrument as a guide for cutting or as a means of decoration.
The carpenter used a sharp tool to scribe a line on the wood before cutting.