Definition of etching
1a : the action or process of etchingb : the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate
2a : an etched designb : an impression from an etched plate
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And cat-eye glasses — created to fit etchings and rhinestones on their edges — emerged.
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Free vehicle identification number etching will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 at the Shops at Signal Hill, 9692 Liberia Ave.
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In his piece Web Portal Roth made paper etchings of the manhole covers that surround the area, which are subtle hints at what lies beneath.
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First Known Use of etching
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ETCHING Defined for English Language Learners
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: a picture made by putting ink on an etched piece of metal and then pressing paper against the metal
ETCHING Defined for Kids
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1 : the art or process of producing drawings or pictures by printing from etched plates
2 : a picture made from an etched plate
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