Linocut

//ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.

    "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."

  2. 2
    a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum wordnet
  3. 3
    a print that is made from a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum wordnet

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From lino (“linoleum”) + cut.

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