copperplate
About 0.12 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.
- noun A print made from such a plate.
- noun A style of handwriting based on that used on such prints; English round hand.
- verb To engrave on and print from a copperplate.
Similar words
plate steel keyplate process plate die plate electrotype plater counterplate engraving photoengraving
Often followed by
engraving engravings hand of printing handwriting illustrations inscription gothic
Word family
copperplates
Save “copperplate” to learn later