etching

/ˈɛtʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. A picture or design printed from a metal plate that has been etched with acid.
    • The museum has a beautiful etching of a city street from the 1800s.
    • The artist's etching showed a detailed landscape of mountains and trees.
    • She bought an etching of a bird at the art fair.
  2. The art or process of creating pictures by etching metal plates.
    • Etching requires careful use of acid and tools.
    • He studied etching in art school for three years.
    • The workshop taught beginners the basics of etching.