copperplate

/ˈkɑpərˌpleɪt/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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    • Many historical documents were written in copperplate, making them easy to read.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.
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