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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

etching

/ˈɛtʃɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does etching mean?

noun

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."

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