| Front | etch |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /etʃ/NAmE /etʃ/ verb 1 [transitive, intransitive] to cut lines into a piece of glass, metal, etc. in order to make words or a picture~ (A) (in/into/on B)a glass tankard with his initials etched on it A security number had been etched on the car window as a protection against theft.~ B (with A) a glass tankard etched with his initials 2 [transitive, usually passive] (literary) if a feeling isetched on sb's face, or sb's face is etched with a feeling, that feeling can be seen very clearly~ A in/into/on BTiredness was etched on his face.~ B with A His face was etched with tiredness. 3 [transitive, usually passive] ~ sth (+ adv./prep.) to make a strong clear mark or pattern on sth a mountain etched (= having a clear outline) against the sky be etched on your ˈheart/ˈmemory/ˈmind if sth is etched on your memory, you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you |
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