Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Etching.
Etching - as a noun
An impression made from an etched plate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engraving14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An etched plate made with the use of acid
Making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engraving14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
printmaking20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Etching - as a verb
To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
To engrave a surface.
To make a lasting impression.
Example: "The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind."
To sketch; to delineate.
Example Sentences
"She showed us her beautiful etching of a landscape."
"The art gallery had an impressive collection of etchings."
"The etching depicted a scene from ancient mythology."
"The artist used various techniques to create the etching on the metal plate."
"He framed the etching and hung it on the wall of his study."
Word Game Points
Is ETCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, etching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ETCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ETCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, etching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordETCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ETCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, etching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordETCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
