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Copperplate (Noun)

An engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The artist spent hours perfecting the intricate design on the copperplate, carefully etching each line and curve.
The museum's collection included a rare copperplate engraving by a renowned 18th-century artist.
To create the detailed illustration, the engraver used a combination of acid and tools to etch the design onto the copperplate.
The copperplate was carefully polished to remove any imperfections before the engraving process began.
The finished copperplate was then used to print multiple copies of the design, each one a precise replica of the original.

A graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Her grandmother taught her how to write in copperplate when she was just a young girl.
The copperplate script on the wedding invitation added a touch of elegance to the design.
As a child, he struggled to master the copperplate handwriting that his teacher insisted upon.
Her beautiful copperplate writing made her the go-to person for addressing formal invitations.
The artist spent years perfecting her copperplate technique, and it showed in her exquisite calligraphy.

A print made from an engraved copperplate.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The copperplate hung on the wall, its intricate design and fine lines a testament to the engraver's skill.
The museum's collection included a rare copperplate print of a 17th-century cityscape.
The artist's use of copperplate allowed her to create detailed, high-contrast images with a level of precision that was difficult to achieve with other techniques.
The copperplate print of the botanical illustration was so finely detailed that it seemed to leap off the page.
The copperplate engraving process was labor-intensive and time-consuming, but the resulting prints were highly prized by collectors.