Synonyms for etching
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- intaglio
Forms
- Plural
- etchings → engravings…
Example sentences
- engraving The engraving process for music sheets takes a considerable amount of time.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| etching | steady | |
| engraving | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- engraving3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (engraving3 = 3 syllables).