ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Woodcut

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈwʊdˌkʌt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Woodcut is a noun meaning (countable) An engraved block of wood, especially one used as a printing form.

Meaning

(countable) An engraved block of wood, especially one used as a printing form.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.
  2. (countable) A print produced with this method.

Word Forms

Synonyms for woodcut

Depending on context, synonyms include woodprint, xylograph, xylography.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frontispiece, woodprint, block, xylograph, linocut, impression.

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