drypoint

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Synonyms: dry point, waypoint, tripoint, dewpoint, repoint, dry pint, dry joint

Antonyms: dry point, waypoint, tripoint, dewpoint, repoint, dry pint, dry joint

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A technique of [[intaglio]] [[printmaking]] similar to [[engraving]] in which an [[image]] is [[incise]]d into a [[plate]] by [[scratch]]ing the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) [[point]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} The [[needle]] used in this technique.
3. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[print]] made using this technique.

Verb

1. To create a print by this means.

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