etch (Meaning)
etch (v)
make an etching of
cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible
carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
carve or cut a design or letters into
selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons
etch (n.)
A variant of Eddish.
etch (v. t.)
To produce, as figures or designs, on mental, glass, or the like, by means of lines or strokes eaten in or corroded by means of some strong acid.
To subject to etching; to draw upon and bite with acid, as a plate of metal.
To sketch; to delineate.
etch (v. i.)
To practice etching; to make etchings.
Synonyms & Antonyms of etch
etch Sentence Examples
- The artist skillfully etched the intricate design into the silver plate, creating a beautiful work of art.
- The chemical mixture gradually etched away the unwanted material, revealing the underlying pattern.
- The strong acid etched the metal surface, leaving behind deep and permanent marks.
- The ancient carvings were etched into the rock face, telling the story of a long-forgotten civilization.
- The harsh weather conditions had etched deep lines into the old man's face, giving him a rugged and weathered appearance.
- The sharp point of the engraving tool etched delicate lines into the glass, creating a personalized design.
- The graffiti artists used acid to etch their tags onto the subway car, leaving behind a permanent reminder of their presence.
- The waves relentlessly etched away at the coastline, shaping and reshaping the landscape over time.
- The acid rain etched away the surface of the marble statue, damaging its intricate details and beauty.
- The harsh chemicals etched away at the metal, causing it to slowly deteriorate and become unusable.
FAQs About the word etch
make an etching of, cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible, carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block, carve or cut a
engrave, grave, carve, inscribe, sculpt, trace,incise, sculpture, chisel, affix
erase, obliterate,erase, obliterate,expunge, expunge, blot out,blot out
The artist skillfully etched the intricate design into the silver plate, creating a beautiful work of art.
The chemical mixture gradually etched away the unwanted material, revealing the underlying pattern.
The strong acid etched the metal surface, leaving behind deep and permanent marks.
The ancient carvings were etched into the rock face, telling the story of a long-forgotten civilization.
