dry point

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dry⋅point

[drahy-point]

–noun

1.	a technique of engraving, esp. on copper, in which a sharp-pointed needle is used for producing furrows having a burr that is often retained in order to produce a print characterized by soft, velvety black lines.

2.	a print made by this technique.

Origin:
1825–35; dry + point

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dry point
n.

A technique of intaglio engraving in which a hard steel needle is used to incise lines in a metal, usually copper plate, with the rough burr at the sides of the incised lines often retained to produce a velvety black tone in the print.
An engraving or print made using this technique.

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