etching Meaning & Definition
What Does Etching Mean?
As a noun, etching means The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid. It is also used to mean The image created by this process. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of etch. As a verb, it means 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.
Quick Facts About Etching
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | engraving |
| Plural | etchings |
Etching Definition (Noun)
- The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.
- The image created by this process.
Etching as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of etch
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.
The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.
- To sketch; to delineate.
Synonyms of Etching
Etching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Etching
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Etching in a Sentence
The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.
Word Forms & Grammar
etching (plural etchings)
etching
How to Pronounce Etching
Etching is pronounced //ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Etching
Is etching a noun or a verb?
Etching is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for etching?
You can replace etching with words such as engraving. See the full list of etching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of etching?
The plural of etching is etchings.