Etch

Synonyms of etch

• carve
• engrave
• incise

Antonyms of etch

• remove
• smooth
• erase

Collocations of etch

etch glass

Frequency: 80 %

She used a special tool to etch glass with intricate designs.

etch metal

Frequency: 70 %

The artist used acid to etch metal plates for printmaking.

etch stone

Frequency: 60 %

The ancient civilization used primitive tools to etch stone tablets.

etch wood

Frequency: 50 %

He used a woodburning tool to etch intricate patterns into the wooden surface.

etch design

Frequency: 45 %

The artist used a laser cutter to etch intricate designs onto the surface.

Idiomatic Expressions for etch

• Phrase: etched in stone
  Meaning: something that is firmly established and cannot be changed
  Usage: The rules of the club are etched in stone and cannot be altered.