Meaning ofdrypointsin English

Noun

1. scratching a plate to create an image; intaglio technique
   The artist used drypoints to create a detailed image on the metal plate.
2. multiple drypoint prints
   Drypoints allowed the printmaker to produce multiple copies of the design.
3. print made by scratching a metal plate
   The museum exhibited a collection of drypoints prints made by renowned artists.