scribe

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scribed p. pr. & vb. n. Scribing. ] 1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scribing iron, an iron-pointed instrument for scribing, or marking, casks and logs. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To make a mark. [ 1913 Webster ]

With the separated points of a pair of spring dividers scribe around the edge of the templet. A. M. Mayer. [ 1913 Webster ]