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etching

noun etch·ing \ˈe-chiŋ\

: a picture made by putting ink on an etched piece of metal and then pressing paper against the metal

Full Definition of ETCHING

a : the action or process of etching

b : the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate

a : an etched design

b : an impression from an etched plate

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ETCHING Defined for Kids

noun etch·ing \ˈe-chiŋ\

: the art or process of producing drawings or pictures by printing from etched plates

: a picture made from an etched plate

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