etch

verb
UK: /etʃ/
US: /etʃ/

  1. To cut lines into a metal plate, glass, or stone in order to produce a picture or words.

    1. The artist will etch the plate and then print it.
    2. The museum displayed the exquisitely etched glass vase from the early 1900s.

  2. To produce a pattern or design by this method.

    1. She etches delicate flowers into the silver.
    2. He carefully etched his initials onto the wooden surface of the desk.

  3. To clearly mark or impress something on the mind or memory.

    1. The image of the accident is etched in my mind.
    2. Her kindness is permanently etched in my memory as a cherished moment.

Synonyms

engrave imprint carve inscribe
etch noun

  1. A picture or design that has been etched on a metal plate, glass, or stone.

    1. The gallery displayed a beautiful etch of Paris.
    2. The artist's collection included several intricate etches of landscapes.

  2. The process of producing a design by etching.

    1. Etch is a printing process.
    2. She studied the art of etch in Florence, learning the techniques from masters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "etch" in English means: To cut lines into a metal plate, glass, or stone in order to produce a picture or words., To produce a pattern or design by this method., To clearly mark or impress something on the mind or memory..

The phonetic transcription of "etch" is /etʃ/ in British English and /etʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "etch": engrave, imprint, carve, inscribe.

Example usage of "etch": "The artist will etch the plate and then print it.". More examples on the page.