Word Finder - etched

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To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.

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To engrave a surface.

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To make a lasting impression.

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

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To sketch; to delineate.

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Cut or dug into the surface as by etching.

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(of a muscle, body part or person) Toned and with a well-defined musculature.

She continued to bang away on her keyboard, the smile etched on her face.

The faces are often etched or corroded.

He was standing at the edge of the kitchen, a bouquet of wildflowers in one hand and concern etched in that delicious chocolate gaze.

Her cheeks burned anew as she recalled what would hereafter be etched in her mind as the kiss.

A similar distribution of electric charges is produced when a crystal is subjected to pressure; quartz being thus also piezo-electric. Etched figures, both natural and artificial (in the latter case produced by the action of hydrofluoric acid), on the faces of the crystals are in accordance with the symmetry, and may serve to distinguish leftand righthanded crystals.

The latter are in fact little microscopes carrying a vernier etched on glass, in lieu of a filar micrometer.

Percussionfigures, readily made on the cleavage-faces, have rays parallel to faces of the rhombic dodecahedron; whilst figures etched with water represent the four-faced cube.

He led her to a large mossy rock that was etched with a name and date.

If before this application of the molten glass the metallic leaf, whilst resting on the thin film of blown glass, was etched with a sharp point, patterns, emblems, inscriptions and pictures could be embedded and rendered permanent by the double coating of glass.

The ridges and intervening valleys, long parts of which have an approximately parallel trend from south-west to north-east, were formed by the erosion of folded sediments of varying hardness, the weak belts of rock being etched out to form valleys and the hard belts remaining as mountain ridges.

Coincidently, the starting date of our involvement is etched in my memory for an entirely different reason.

Courtois etched with skill twelve battle-subjects of his own composition.

The warrior painted the story of conflicts on his robe only in part, to help him recount the history of his life; the Eskimo etched the prompters of his legend on ivory; the Tlinkit carved them on his totem post; the women fixed them in pottery, basketry, or blankets.

Rhyn's name was etched in the immortals' tongue across the top.

The name was black against a band the color of red wine, both intricate and bold, with odd characters etched into the edges of the band.

Philip Bradbury Glass Specializes in period etched glass, leaded lights and brilliant cut glass.

In a career spanning three decades, Jones has brought a wide range of keenly etched characters to the movie screen.

These diffuse to the surface to be etched, form volatile products which then desorb from the surface and are pumped away.

The picture of our first meeting is indelibly etched on my memory.

A standard copper strip was taken, the original formed leg terminals were cut off and the new design chemically etched.

The fatigue lines have become permanently etched around his eyes.

The rock between us was as finely etched as her face with wrinkles, shadows, clefts, and scars.

June 6th 1944 is a date forever etched into our consciousness.

The ridge itself is sharply etched - almost an arête - by a shallow rockslide which has taken away the original north top.

Be prepared for black humor as well as mind-bending contradictions and deeply etched literary expressionism.

Our Verdict... Ali G has etched himself into superstardom and Sacha Baron Cohen excels in this wickedly funny compilation.

From what was etched in this stone, 19th century scholars were able to begin deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Atomic Force Micrograph image of MgO (100) face etched in deionised water showing pyramidal etch pits.

Our first stop is the White Canyon, a deep ravine etched into the desert rock.

The hotel was recently refurbished to restore its Art Nouveau charm with decorative stuccoes and copies of etched glass window panes.

Castille Glass A range of acid etched glass patterns in 4mm and 6mm thicknesses.

Smart glass vestibule featuring logo on wall and etched in glass.

Wheelchair ramps must be etched with the Hackney Carriage Vehicle License Number.

Defeat is unfamiliar territory for us, each etched on my memory from the Bank of England to Havant.

The statement "Barack Obama 44th President USA" is etched on the front and "Yes We Can" is cut into each side.

A fun, modern finishing technique seen in many of these commercial settings is reflective metal sheets decorated with a round grinding pattern which is randomly etched into the surface.

The simplicity of the image lends itself to surfaces where it can be etched or embossed to become one with the surface, relying on shape rather than color to make its statement.

Wall sconces often had globes that were either frosted or etched with these geometric patterns.

A few may even have designs etched within the mirror, so be sure to read the description carefully if you're ordering online.

Because pleasure and historical boats boast lots of wood and brass, with an honorable mention to etched glass, choose a bed that can give you that lush hardwood look.

The items are packaged in an attractive, cream-colored box etched with a gold daisy print.

The powder is packaged in a square, sturdy, cardboard box etched with a tropical print in turquoise, brown and rose colors and splashed with the Coralista logo.

If you're looking for a more exotic option, have your favorite photo stitched into a tapestry throw or etched into a crystal paperweight.

The oil candles can be personalized with a saying, the couple's names or initials, and the date etched in the glass for a long-lasting and breathtaking keepsake.

Pots can be engraved or etched with bride and groom clipart or other symbols, the couple's names, wedding date, or meaningful Chinese characters for added Asian flair.

Many bridal salons sell dresses that feature such a design, sometimes with a floral print etched all the way up the back of the dress, or often outlining the hem or bust of the gown.

In addition to words, photographs or pictures can also be printed onto ceramic or etched into glass.There are many also low-cost customization alternatives for couples on a tight budget.

The salt in water causes the glass to undergo a process referred to as "hydration," which leaves a somewhat frosted or etched looking surface.

At any given time, you can expect to find a wide range of kids' sheets, comforters, pillowcases, and the like, all etched with the major character of the moment.

Even those with understated tastes will find looks to love here, ranging from simple taupes etched with seashells to light blues with cream colored flowers.