Definition of Mezzotint

1. Noun. Print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade.

Generic synonyms: Print

Definition of Mezzotint

1. n. A manner of engraving on copper or steel by drawing upon a surface previously roughened, and then removing the roughness in places by scraping, burnishing, etc., so as to produce the requisite light and shade. Also, an engraving so produced.

2. v. t. To engrave in mezzotint.

Definition of Mezzotint

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mezzotint

mezuzoth
mezz
mezzaluna
mezzalunas
mezzanine
mezzanines
mezzanine floor
mezze
mezzes
mezzo
mezzo-relievo
mezzo-rilievo
mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
mezzos
mezzotint (current term)
mezzotinted
mezzotinting
mezzotints
MF
MFA
MFLOP
mfVSG hydrolase
mg
mg
mg/dl
mg/l
mganga
mgangas
MGD

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