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copperplate

/ˈkɑpərˌpleɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.87 in modern English

Syllables
cop-per-plate
IPA
/ˈkɑpərˌpleɪt/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A print made from such a plate.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A style of handwriting based on that used on such prints; English round hand.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To engrave on and print from a copperplate.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From copper + plate. For the plate used for engraving: in the 1660s. As a term for the printed product: from 1817. Of the especially clear writing used in such prints: from the 1820s. Use as a verb (the past participle copperplated) is from 1822.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɑpərˌpleɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

copperplates (plural) copperplates (present, singular) copperplating (participle, present) copperplated (participle, past) copperplated (past)

Synonyms

copperplate engraving

Questions

How do you pronounce copperplate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑpərˌpleɪt/.
What does copperplate mean?
A copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.
Where does copperplate come from?
From copper + plate. For the plate used for engraving: in the 1660s. As a term for the printed product: from 1817. Of the especially clear writing used in such prints: from the 1820s. Use as a verb (the past participle copperplated) is from 1822.

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