the act or process of making designs or pictures on a metal plate, glass, etc., by the corrosive action of an acid instead of by a burin.

an impression, as on paper, taken from an etched plate.

the design so produced.

a metal plate bearing such a design.

noun

engraving , impression , imprint , inscription , mezzotint , photoengraving , photogravure , print , reproduction , rotogravure , transferring