dry point

dry point

n.

1. A technique of intaglio engraving in which a hard steel needle is used to incise lines in a metal, usually copper plate, with the rough burr at the sides of the incised lines often retained to produce a velvety black tone in the print.

2. An engraving or print made using this technique.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dry point - a print produced by dry point engraving engraving - a print made from an engraving
	2.	dry point - a steel needle for engraving without acid on a bare copper plate needle - a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)