linocut

English

WOTD – 23 June 2017

linocut printing block

From lino (“linoleum”) +‎ cut.

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/
- Audio (Southern England): (file)
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/
Hyphenation: li‧no‧cut

linocut (plural linocuts)

(art, printing) A type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.
Hypernym: relief printing
- 2009 June 14, Ann Hodgman, “A kid’s best friends: goldfish”, in The New York Times‎^[1]:
  Still, this book's offbeat settings and strong, simple illustrations, in acrylic paint with pencil and rough-hewn linocut outlines, should help preschoolers — and parents — realize that when you bring some creativity to pet ownership, even a fish can be fun.

woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used