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dry point

dry point is the alternative form of drypoint.

Meaning of drypoint

Noun

drypoint (countable and uncountable, plural drypoints)

  1. (uncountable) A technique of intaglio printmaking similar to engraving in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) point.
  2. (countable) The needle used in this technique.
  3. (countable) A print made using this technique.

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Forms of dry point

pluraldry points

Questions about dry point

What is dry point the alternative form of?
Dry point is the alternative form of drypoint.

Words near dry point in the dictionary

  1. dry pipe valve
  2. dry pipe valves
  3. Dry Plain
  4. dry plate
  5. dry plates
  6. dry point
  7. dry points
  8. dry pond
  9. dry ponds
  10. dry port
  11. dry ports

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