A'qua-tīnt or A'qua-tīn-tā, n.

n. [It. acqua tinta, dyed water, from acqua, equiv. to Lat. aqua, q. v., and tinto, f. tinta, dyed, tinged, p. p. of tingere, tignere, to dye.] A method of engraving by the use of aqua fortis, by which an effect is produced resembling a drawing in water colors or Indian ink.