woodcut
1 synonym for woodcut, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A print made from a carved block of wood.
Synonyms
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woodblock
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A print made from a carved block of wood.
“The gallery had a striking woodcut of a mountain village.”
woodblock
2. noun
A block of wood engraved so that it can be used to print an image.
“The artist inked the woodcut with a roller.”
woodblock
How to use woodcut
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a woodcut print
carve a woodcut
Japanese woodcut
woodcut illustration
woodcut artist
Woodcut is a neutral word, mostly used in art and printmaking.
Etymology
Woodcut is a compound formed in English from wood and cut.
Full origin of woodcut →Frequently asked questions
What is a woodcut?
It is a print made from a carved block of wood, or the block itself. The term also names the printmaking method.
How is a woodcut different from a linocut?
A woodcut is carved from wood, while a linocut is carved from linoleum. Both are relief printing methods.
How do you pronounce woodcut?
It is said WUUD-kut, with the stress on the first syllable.
