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to etch
01
to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam
Transitive: to etch a design on a surface | to etch a design onto a surface
Examples
The artist etched a detailed illustration on a metal plate.
02
to engrave an image or design onto a block of material, such as wood or metal, for the purpose of printing
Transitive: to etch a surface or block
Examples
In the traditional art of woodblock printing, craftsmen would etch the wooden blocks with scenes of everyday life.
03
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
Examples
The engineer used a strong acid to etch the copper layer from the printed circuit board.
04
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
Examples
The harsh sunlight etched the contours of the mountains against the clear blue sky.
