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Etcher

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etch  (ch)
v. etched, etch·ing, etch·es
v.tr.
1.
a. To cut into the surface of (glass, for example) by the action of acid.
b. To make or create by this method: etch a design on glass.
2. To impress, delineate, or imprint clearly: a landscape that is forever etched in my memory; trees that were etched against the winter sky.
v.intr.
To engage in etching.

[Dutch etsen, from German ätzen, from Middle High German etzen, from Old High German ezzen, to eat; see ed- in Indo-European roots.]

etcher n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.etcher - someone who etches
artist, creative person - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination


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Although now best known as a painter, Whistler's reputation was originally founded on his skills as an etcher.
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Scoring early was huge because it allowed us to get into the (flow of the) game a little bit," Etcher said.
 
 
 
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