dry point

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drahy point]
- /draɪ pɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drahy point]
- /draɪ pɔɪnt/

Definitions of dry point words

noun dry point a technique of engraving, especially on copper, in which a sharp-pointed needle is used for producing furrows having a burr that is often retained in order to produce a print characterized by soft, velvety black lines. 1
noun dry point a print made by this technique. 1
noun dry point an acid-free etching created by direct incision into a metal or clear acrylic plate with an etching scribe. 0

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Origin of dry point

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; dry + point

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Parts of speech for Dry point

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dry point popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for dry point

noun dry point

illustration — something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
inscription — something inscribed.
impression — a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
scratch — to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail.
cutting — A cutting is a piece of writing which has been cut from a newspaper or magazine.

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