etch

US /etʃ/
UK /etʃ/
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1.

to cut, carve, or engrave a design or inscription into a surface, especially metal or glass, using acid or a sharp tool

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The artist will etch the intricate pattern onto the copper plate.
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She learned how to etch glass to create decorative designs.
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engravecarveincisecutchisel
2.

to impress deeply or permanently on the mind or memory

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The tragic event was etched into his memory forever.
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Her words were etched in my mind, guiding my decisions.
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imprintinscribefiximpressengrave
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etching