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drypoint

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A technique of intaglio printmaking similar to engraving in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) point.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: intaglio

2

noun

Meaning 2

The needle used in this technique.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A print made using this technique.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From dry + point.

Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: koldnålsradering — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Danish: koldnålsstik — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • French: pointe sèche — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • German: Kaltnadelradierung — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Italian: puntasecca — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Norwegian Bokmål: koldnålsradering — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Norwegian Bokmål: tørrnålsradering — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Polish: sucha igła — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Portuguese: ponta-seca — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Spanish: grabado a punta seca — a technique of intaglio printmaking
  • Danish: koldnål — the needle used in this technique
  • French: pointe sèche — the needle used in this technique
  • German: Kaltnadel — the needle used in this technique
  • Norwegian Bokmål: koldnål — the needle used in this technique
  • Norwegian Bokmål: tørrnål — the needle used in this technique