silverpoint

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English

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Etymology

From silver +‎ point.

Noun

silverpoint (countable and uncountable, plural silverpoints)

  1. (uncountable) A traditional technique for drawing by dragging a silvern rod or wire across a surface, often prepared with gesso or primer.
  2. (countable) An artwork produced by this technique.

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