drawing-paper
Definition
- Noun: A high-quality, durable type of paper specifically designed for use with drawing materials such as pencils, charcoal, ink, or pastels. It is typically thicker and more textured than ordinary writing paper to withstand erasing, shading, and layering.
Usage Examples
- (A pad of paper intended for drawing.)
- (Paper with a surface suitable for charcoal work.)
Advanced Usage
- "acid-free drawing-paper": Paper treated to resist yellowing and deterioration over time, used for archival artwork.
- For a permanent piece, always use acid-free drawing-paper. (Paper that will not degrade chemically.)
Variants and Related Words
Drawing (n): the act or art of making marks on a surface to represent something.
- Her drawing of the landscape was very detailed. (The resulting picture from drawing.)
Paper (n): a thin material made from plant fibers, used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
- He wrote his notes on lined paper. (Standard writing material.)
Synonyms
- Sketch paper: paper intended for quick, rough drawings.
- Cartridge paper: a thick, high-quality paper used for drawing and printing.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly use "drawing-paper" as a fixed phrase.)