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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drypoint

/dɹˈaɪpˌɔɪnt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.59 in modern English

Syllables
dry-point
IPA
/dɹˈaɪpˌɔɪnt/
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

noun

The needle used in this technique.

Countable

noun

A print made using this technique.

Countable

verb

To create a print by this means.

Etymology

From dry + point.

Usage

Inflected Forms

drypoints (plural) dry point (alternative) drypoints (present, singular) drypointing (participle, present) drypointed (participle, past) drypointed (past)

Frequently Paired Words

engraving

Questions

How do you pronounce drypoint?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɹˈaɪpˌɔɪnt/.
What does drypoint mean?
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.
Where does drypoint come from?
From dry + point.

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