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Definition of etcher

etcher

/ˈɛtʃ.ɚ/
etch · er
Plural:etchers
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• noun

1

An artist or craftsperson who produces designs or prints by etching metal, glass, or other hard surfaces with acid or a sharp instrument.

Example

"Rembrandt was not only a master painter of the Dutch Golden Age, but also an extraordinarily skilled etcher."

2

A handheld tool, machine, or chemical agent used to engrave or etch markings onto metal, glass, stone, or semiconductor wafers.

Example

"The technician used an electric etcher to permanently mark the serial number onto the steel casing."

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• Rhymes for etcher

• Nearby Words

eta
etailer
etch
etcher
etching
etd
eternal

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'etch' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The verb 'etch' was borrowed in the early 17th century from Dutch 'etsen', from German 'ätzen' (to corrode or cause to eat away), which shares a Proto-Germanic root with the English verb 'eat'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Etcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/etcher
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