ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Drypoint

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Drypoint is a noun meaning (countable) The needle used in this technique.

Meaning

(countable) The needle used in this technique.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A print made using this technique.
  2. (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.

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Related dictionary entries include etchings, photoengraving, etching, intaglio, typogravure, engraving.

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