cop·per·plate (k p  r-pl t )n. 1. A copper printing plate engraved or etched to form a recessed pattern of the matter to be printed. 2. A print or engraving made by using such a plate. |
copperplate [ˈkɒpəˌpleɪt]
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1. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a polished copper plate on which a design has been etched or engraved
2. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a print taken from such a plate
3. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a fine handwriting based upon that used on copperplate engravings
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| Noun | 1. | copperplate - a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings cursive, cursive script, longhand, running hand - rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper |
| 2. | copperplate - a print made from an engraved copperplate print - a picture or design printed from an engraving | |
| 3. | copperplate - an engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved engraving - a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved |
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