copperplate

• Substantif désignant un style d'écriture manuscrite élégante et anglaise, issu des gravures sur plaques de cuivre, ou une impression ou gravure réalisée à partir d'une plaque de cuivre gravée ou mordue.

A noun referring to a style of elegant handwriting derived from copperplate engravings, or a print or engraving made from an etched or engraved copper plate.

1. Elegant handwriting styleB2formal

   A refined and flowing style of handwriting, originally modeled after the script used in copperplate engravings.

   Écriture anglaise

   • She wrote the invitation in beautiful copperplate.
   • The calligrapher specialized in copperplate script.
   • His copperplate handwriting was admired by all his teachers.

   Synonymesround hand

2. Print from an engraved plateC1formal

   A print or impression made from a copper plate that has been engraved or etched.

   Estampe sur cuivre

   • The museum displayed a rare copperplate from the 18th century.
   • He collected antique copperplates of famous artworks.
   • The artist produced a limited edition of copperplates.

   Synonymesengravingimpressionprint

3. Engraved copper plateC1formal

   A smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved for printing purposes.

   Plaque de cuivre gravée

   • The engraver carefully prepared the copperplate for printing.
   • Copperplates were commonly used for printing banknotes.
   • The workshop had a collection of old copperplates.