etching

noun
UK: /ˈetʃɪŋ/
US: /ˈetʃɪŋ/

  1. A picture made by printing from a metal plate that has been etched.

    1. The etching shows a house.
    2. The artist's etching technique perfectly captured the scene's mood.

  2. The process of using acid to cut lines in a metal plate to produce a picture.

    1. Etching is used for art.
    2. She is learning etching at the local art center, mastering different techniques.

Synonyms

engraving aquatint
etching verb

  1. To use acid to cut lines in a metal plate, glass, or stone in order to print or decorate it.

    1. The plate was etched.
    2. The artist carefully etched the design onto the metal plate for printing.

  2. To create a design on a metal plate, glass, etc. by using acid.

    1. He etched glass for fun.
    2. The jeweler etched a delicate pattern onto the surface of the silver locket.

  3. To produce a clear and lasting memory.

    1. The memory is etched in her mind.
    2. That unforgettable moment is forever etched in the annals of history.
etching adjective

  1. Used to describe a surface or object that has been decorated or treated using the etching process.

    1. The etched glass is pretty.
    2. The museum displayed a collection of antique etched silverware from the Victorian era.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "etching" in English means: A picture made by printing from a metal plate that has been etched., The process of using acid to cut lines in a metal plate to produce a picture..

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

Synonyms for "etching": engraving, aquatint.

Example usage of "etching": "The etching shows a house.". More examples on the page.