Pronunciation: /ˈɛtʃɪŋ/
noun a print or design produced by etching
A1 I tried etching my name into the tree trunk with a knife.
A2 The etching on the tombstone was barely legible after years of weathering.
B1 The artist created a beautiful etching of a cityscape using a metal plate.
B2 The museum had a collection of famous etchings by Rembrandt and Goya.
C1 The intricate details in the etching were a testament to the artist's skill and precision.
C2 The art gallery featured a special exhibition on the history of etching techniques.
verb to engrave or carve a design into a surface using acid or a sharp tool
A1 She etched her name into the tree trunk with a sharp knife.
A2 The artist spent hours etching intricate designs onto the metal plate.
B1 He learned the art of etching during his college art class.
B2 The master engraver meticulously etched the fine details into the silver pendant.
C1 The famous painter was known for his skill in etching portraits with incredible precision.
C2 The ancient manuscript was carefully etched with intricate patterns and symbols.
formal The artist used a fine etching technique to create intricate details in the metal plate.
informal I tried my hand at etching a design onto a glass vase, but it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.
slang Check out this cool etching I did on my skateboard deck!
figurative The memory of his words was etched into her mind, never to be forgotten.
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