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etchTo cut or carve a design into a surface, or to impress something clearly and permanently in memory.

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: To cut or carve a design into a surface, or to impress something clearly and permanently in memory.

Pronunciation (IPA): /etʃ/

Korean meaning: 새기다, 각인시키다

Korean pronunciation: 에치 (강세: 에)

Example Sentences

  • The graffiti artist decided to etch his masterpiece on the subway window, not realizing it was the mayor's private train.
  • Scientists etch microscopic circuits onto silicon chips to create computer processors.
  • The embarrassing moment was etched so deeply in his mind that he blushed every time someone mentioned karaoke.

etch

VERB

//etʃ//

To cut or carve a design into a surface, or to impress something clearly and permanently in memory.

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💡 Concept

To cut or carve a design into a surface, or to impress something clearly and permanently in memory.

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etch rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

First sketch, then stretch, finally etch the perfect catch!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/etʃ/

🌳Etymology

Rootetch

Origin

From 17th century Dutch 'etsen,' related to German 'ätzen' meaning 'to corrode.' Originally referred to the technique of using acid to corrode metal surfaces to create engravings.

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🎵Rhyme

sketchstretchfetch

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The graffiti artist decided to etch his masterpiece on the subway window, not realizing it was the mayor's private train.

Scientists etch microscopic circuits onto silicon chips to create computer processors.

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The embarrassing moment was etched so deeply in his mind that he blushed every time someone mentioned karaoke.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

engravecarveinscribeimprintimpress

Antonyms

erasesmooth