Transcription
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- [drahy-point]
- /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [drahy-point]
- /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/
Definitions of drypoint word
- noun drypoint 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 drypoint a print made by this technique. 1
- noun drypoint a technique of intaglio engraving with a hard steel needle, without acid, on a copper plate 0
- noun drypoint the sharp steel needle used in this process 0
- noun drypoint an engraving or print produced by this method 0
- noun drypoint a fine, hard needle for engraving lines on a copper plate without using acid 0
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Origin of drypoint
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 Drypoint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drypoint 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.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
drypoint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with drypoint
- what is drypoint?
- how to do drypoint etching?
- what is drypoint etching?
- how to drypoint?
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