Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
etch
verb
/ɛtʃ/
Definition
To carve or engrave a design onto a surface using a chemical process.
Examples
- The artist decided to etch a landscape onto the metal plate.
- She used acid to etch the intricate design into the glass.
- The jeweler can etch your initials into the ring.
Meaning
Etching involves cutting into a material to create a pattern or image, often used in printmaking and metalwork.
Synonyms
- engrave
- carve
- imprint
- incise
