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etcher

 

[ หˆษ›tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool for engraving

Etcher is a noun that refers to a person who engraves metal, glass, or other materials. Etchers typically use acids or sharp tools to create designs or patterns on the surface of the material. They often work with intricate details and require precision in their craft.

Synonyms

engraver, engraving artist, metal etcher

Examples of usage

  • The etcher carefully etched a beautiful design onto the metal plate.
  • She became known as a talented etcher after years of practice.
  • Many famous artworks feature etchings created by skilled etchers.
Context #2 | Noun

software for writing images to SD cards

Etcher is also a noun that refers to a software application used for writing images to SD cards or other storage devices. It is commonly used for creating bootable USB drives or SD cards for operating systems like Linux. Etcher provides a user-friendly interface for easily transferring disk images to removable media.

Synonyms

SD card writer, disk imager, image writer

Examples of usage

  • I used Etcher to write the Ubuntu ISO file to a USB drive.
  • The Etcher software makes it simple to create bootable SD cards.
  • Etcher is a popular tool among tech enthusiasts for flashing OS images.

Translations

Translations of the word "etcher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gravador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เคผเฅเค•เคผเคพเคถเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Graveur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengukir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grawer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒƒใƒใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grabador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oymacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์ณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rytec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rytec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่š€ๅˆปๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ graver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oymaรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grabador

Word origin

The word 'etcher' has its origins in the Middle English word 'etchen', which means to engrave or carve. The term evolved over time to specifically refer to individuals who use acid or other tools to create designs on surfaces. In the digital age, 'Etcher' also became associated with software tools used for writing images to storage devices. The history of etching as an art form dates back centuries, with techniques evolving from manual engraving to chemical processes.

See also: etch, etchant, etching, etchings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,971 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.