drypoint
[ drahy-point ]
/ ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt /
noun
a technique of engraving, especially on copper, in which a sharp-pointed needle is used for producing furrows having a burr that is often retained in order to produce a print characterized by soft, velvety black lines.
a print made by this technique.
Words nearby drypoint
dryly,
dryomorph,
dryopithecine,
dryopithecus,
dryout,
drypoint,
drysalter,
drysdale,
drôme,
ds,
dsa
British Dictionary definitions for dry point
dry point
noun
a technique of intaglio engraving with a hard steel needle, without acid, on a copper plate
the sharp steel needle used in this process
an engraving or print produced by this method