1. An engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved
   "The artist created a detailed copperplate engraving for the book illustration";
   - copperplate engraving
    
2. A print made from an engraved copperplate
   "The museum displayed a collection of 18th-century copperplate engravings"
    
3. A graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings
   "Her copperplate handwriting was elegant and easy to read"

Derived forms: copperplates

Type of: cursive, cursive script, engraving, longhand, print, running hand

Encyclopedia: Copperplate