noun
woodcut
WUUD-kut
Woodcut (noun) means a print made from a carved block of wood. Example: “The gallery had a striking woodcut of a mountain village.”
noun
1
A print made from a carved block of wood.
"The gallery had a striking woodcut of a mountain village."
"She framed the woodcut and hung it in the hall."
"This woodcut was printed in black ink on thin paper."
2
A block of wood engraved so that it can be used to print an image.
"The artist inked the woodcut with a roller."
"An old woodcut lay on the workshop bench."
"He spent weeks carving the woodcut."
3
The method of printmaking that uses such a block.
"She teaches woodcut at the art school."
"Woodcut is a form of relief printing."
"He took up woodcut after trying linocut."
How to use woodcut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woodcut is a print made from a carved wooden block, or the art of making one.
When to use it
Woodcut is a neutral word, mostly used in art and printmaking.
Memory tip
Woodcut can mean the block, the finished print or the technique, so check the context.
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Common pairings
a woodcut print
carve a woodcut
Japanese woodcut
woodcut illustration
woodcut artist
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Etymology
Woodcut is a compound formed in English from wood and cut.
Synonyms
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woodblock
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.
What is the meaning of woodcut?
"woodcut" (noun) means a print made from a carved block of wood.
