copperplate
/ˈkɑpərˌpleɪt/
adjective
- Relating to or printed from a copperplate.
- The museum displayed a copperplate map of the city from 1750.
- He collected copperplate engravings of famous paintings.
- Copperplate printing produces very fine, detailed lines.
noun
- A polished copper sheet used for printing, especially for engravings or etchings.
- The artist carefully etched the design into the copperplate.
- Old books often contain illustrations printed from copperplates.
- The printmaker heated the copperplate before applying the ink.
- A style of elegant, rounded handwriting, often used for formal documents.
- Many historical documents were written in copperplate, making them easy to read.
- The wedding invitation was written in beautiful copperplate script.
- She practiced copperplate handwriting until her letters were perfectly formed.