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ETCH

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There are 6 meanings of the word Etch.

How to pronounce etch:

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Etch - as a verb

Make an etching of

Example: "He etched her image into the surface"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
print7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible

Example: "A face etched with pain"

Carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block

Example: "Engrave a letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
print7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Carve or cut a design or letters into

Example: "Engrave the pen with the owner's name"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11

Selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons

Etch - as a noun

An aftergrowth of grass (or other plants) which grows after it has been been mowed; also, a field of such growth.

Example Sentences

"She used a sharp tool to etch her initials into the wooden table."
"The artist carefully etched the intricate design onto the metal plate."
"The acid will etch the glass surface, creating a frosted effect."
"He etched a beautiful landscape onto the canvas with his skilled brushstrokes."
"The sculptor etched the fine details of the statue into the marble."
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Word Game Points

Is ETCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, etch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ETCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ETCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, etch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ETCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ETCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, etch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ETCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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