drypoint en · NOUN
Etymology
From dry + point.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A technique of intaglio printmaking similar to engraving in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) point.
- (countable) The needle used in this technique.
- (countable) A print made using this technique.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| drypoints | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| dry point | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (15)
it puntasecca (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · nb koldnålsradering (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · nb tørrnål (the needle used in this technique) · nb tørrnålsradering (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · da koldnålsstik (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · de Kaltnadelradierung (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · de Kaltnadel (the needle used in this technique) · es grabado a punta seca (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · da koldnålsradering (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · pt ponta-seca (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · fr pointe sèche (the needle used in this technique) · da koldnål (the needle used in this technique) · fr pointe sèche (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · pl sucha igła (a technique of intaglio printmaking) · nb koldnål (the needle used in this technique)