I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
also mez·zo·tin·to | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|tin.(ˌ)tō
( -s )
Etymology: modification of Italian mezzatinta, from mezza (feminine of mezzo half) + tinta tint — more at tint
1. archaic : demitint
2.
a. : a manner of engraving on copper or steel by working on a surface previously roughened with a rocker or cradle and removing the roughness in places by burnishing to produce the requisite light and shade
b. : an engraving produced in this manner
II. transitive verb
also mezzotinto “
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to engrave in or represent as if in mezzotint