Complete Definition of "etch"

English

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�t�|-�t�

Verb
en-verb|etches|etching|etched

  1. To engrave a surface (especially of metal or glass) in order to produce a printing pattern.
  2. context|metaphorically To make a lasting impression.

#:The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.

Translations
trans-top|to engrave
Danish: at indgravere
Finnish: kaivertaa, etsata
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|to make a lasting impression
Danish: at gøre indtryk
Finnish: syöpyä mieleen
trans-mid
trans-bottom

fa:etch
io:etch
no:etch
te:etch
vi:etch

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