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copperplate

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cop⋅per⋅plate

[kop-er-pleyt]
–noun
1. a plate of polished copper on which a writing, picture, or design is made by engraving or etching.
2. a print or impression from such a plate.
3. engraving or printing of this kind.
4. a fine, elegant style of handwriting.

Origin:
1655–65; copper 1 + plate 1
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cop·per·plate   (kŏp'ər-plāt')   
n.  
  1. A copper printing plate engraved or etched to form a recessed pattern of the matter to be printed.

  2. A print or engraving made by using such a plate.

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