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noun

Definition of etchingnext
as in drawing

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verb

present participle of etch
1
as in engraving
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface the artist etched his landscape on a copper plate

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2
as in imprinting
to produce a vivid impression of in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First Ladies

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Recent Examples of etching
Noun
The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching. — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 Experts say the etchings were engraved there to ward off evil, trap demons and—in one case—curse an enemy. — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 But the library has some ghost stories of its own: In its crypt, learn about the haunting history of the prison, complete with graffiti and etchings from former inmates. — Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 The artist took inspiration from classical mythology and other print artists for the series, which includes 100 etchings made between 1930 and 1937. — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for etching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
  1. drawing
  2. watercolor
  3. pastel
  4. carving
  5. acrylic
  6. distemper
  7. gouache
  8. finger painting
Noun
  • Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
    — Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Winners will be notified via contact information provided and do not need to be present at the drawing.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of drawing
Noun
  • The only records of the mural’s past glory are a photograph, several sketches, a few etchings and a pair of watercolors that the French emperor Napoleon III gave to Queen Victoria in 1855.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
  • From outdoor yoga to watercolor painting, take inspiration from the colors, sights, and smells of spring.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The view is best for sunrise when the city lights up in a pastel of colors, but sunset has fewer crowds.
    — Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of pastel
Verb
  • This season, Sellers showcased an ability to become a true playmaker at the next level, creating for her teammates and carving out space for her shot with nifty handling through the paint.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Adams’ on-base prowess is a crucial piece of Mount Carmel’s attack, carving a path in the order for the high-scoring impact of McQuillan and junior infielder Anthony Chavez who follow him.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of carving
Noun
  • It’s made with a blend of acrylic and cotton material, which yields a cozy knit texture perfect for staying warm and snuggly on chillier spring days.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Additionally, his acrylic domed skylights have been replaced with sturdier material that retains Kahn’s honeycomb design.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of acrylic
Noun
  • The support is fine linen, made from fibrous flax rather than fluffy cotton, while the paint is distemper, a fragile form of whitewash mixed with powdered colors.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
  • That includes preventive treatments for fleas and ticks and vaccinations for distemper and rabies, says Pierce.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of distemper
Noun
  • Every aspect of each design, from sketching to gouache rendering to fabrication, is a product of the human hand.
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • From a medieval English baptismal font with its original stucco intact (Blumka Gallery, D7) to a strangely jubilant gouache of a volcanic eruption in 1830 (Hill-Stone, D3), the fair still leans on museum-grade objects that boast enough oddity to beckon the wallets of collectors.
    — Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Definition of gouache
Noun
  • Rosewood Explorers is a clubhouse with supervised activities, such as sandcastle building, kite flying, pizza making, finger painting, and marching in a Junkanoo parade.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Do something fun and silly—like finger painting or completing a puzzle.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Definition of finger painting

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