What does etching mean?
The art of making designs on a surface, typically metal, by etching a design onto a metal plate with acid, and then printing the plate to produce an image. A technique of making a design on a surface by cutting or wearing away parts of it.
Example
"The artist's use of etching created a unique and intricate design on the metal plate."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.