dry point

/ˌdraɪ ˈpɔɪnt/
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Other forms: dry points

Definitions of dry point
  1. noun
    a steel needle for engraving without acid on a bare copper plate
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    type of:
    needle
    a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
  2. noun
    a print produced by dry point engraving
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    type of:
    engraving
    a print made from an engraving
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