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Etching

Verb / ˈetʃɪŋ / Another word for etching — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Etching is a print made by making lines or areas on a metal plate and then putting ink on it. The ink is transferred onto paper to create a picture or design.

Synonyms & similar words

engrave engraving etch engraving print plate copperplate intaglio lithography printmaking etch drypoint aquatint mezzotint woodcut linocut screenprint serigraph gravure photogravure halftone offset reproduction

Example sentences

  1. The artist used an etching technique to create this beautiful print.
  2. I learned how to make an etching in my art class.
  3. This etching has intricate details and fine lines.
  4. The museum has a collection of etchings from different artists.
  5. She framed the etching and hung it on the wall.

Quotes

  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced. - Leo Tolstoy
  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso

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