woodcut in French
woodcut in French is xylographie, gravure sur bois — woodcut means a print made from a carved block of wood.
woodcut in French
xylographie
(uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.
gravure sur bois
(uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.
What does "woodcut" mean?
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noun A print made from a carved block of wood.
"The gallery had a striking woodcut of a mountain village."
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noun A block of wood engraved so that it can be used to print an image.
"The artist inked the woodcut with a roller."
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noun The method of printmaking that uses such a block.
"She teaches woodcut at the art school."
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woodcut in a sentence
- The gallery had a striking woodcut of a mountain village.
- She framed the woodcut and hung it in the hall.
- The artist inked the woodcut with a roller.
- An old woodcut lay on the workshop bench.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "woodcut" in French?
"woodcut" in French is xylographie, gravure sur bois. woodcut means: A print made from a carved block of wood.
How do you use "woodcut" in a sentence?
Example: "The gallery had a striking woodcut of a mountain village." In French, "woodcut" is xylographie, gravure sur bois.
Are there other ways to say "woodcut" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "woodcut": xylographie, gravure sur bois.
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