CEFR B2

etching

noun

Meaning

A design or mark made on a hard surface, especially by cutting or engraving, or the process of making such a design.

Examples

The museum displayed a collection of intricate etchings from the Renaissance.
She learned the art of etching on glass to personalize her creations.

Synonyms: engraving, print, carving, imprint

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etching (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛtʃɪŋ/

Definition

A design or mark made on a hard surface, especially by cutting or engraving, or the process of making such a design.

Examples

The museum displayed a collection of intricate etchings from the Renaissance.
She learned the art of etching on glass to personalize her creations.
The acid bath is crucial for the etching process on the copper plate.

How to Use etching

etching of (prepositional phrase): Referring to a specific etching that depicts or is made of something. — "This is a famous etching of the city skyline."
etching on (prepositional phrase): Indicating the surface or material where the etching is applied. — "The intricate patterns were achieved through etching on steel."

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