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ETCHES

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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Etches.

Etches - as a verb

Make an etching of

Example: "He etched her image into the surface"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
print7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible

Example: "A face etched with pain"

Carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block

Example: "Engrave a letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
print7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Carve or cut a design or letters into

Example: "Engrave the pen with the owner's name"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11

Selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons

Example Sentences

"She carefully etches her initials into the tree trunk."
"The artist etches intricate designs onto glass plates."
"The acid etches a pattern onto the metal surface."
"He etches his memories onto the empty pages of his journal."
"The engraver etches beautiful patterns onto jewelry."
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Word Game Points

Is ETCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, etches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ETCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ETCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, etches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ETCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ETCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, etches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ETCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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