What is another word for drypoint?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈa͡ɪpɔ͡ɪnt] (IPA) 
Drypoint is an engraving technique that involves scratching a metal plate with a sharp tool to create an image. If you're looking for synonyms for "drypoint," consider terms like "intaglio," "etching," "engraving," "burin work," "stipple engraving," and "scrape." Along with drypoint, intaglio typically refers to the broader category of methods for carving images into a plate using a sharp tool. Etching is a type of intaglio that involves using acid to etch the image into the plate instead of a tool. Engraving and burin work refer specifically to carving images into metal using a burin or graver. Stipple engraving uses a series of small dots to create images, while scrape carving techniques involve scraping away the metal to create negative spaces in the image.
