woodcut

[wood-kuht]

noun

1. a carved block of wood from which prints are made.

2. a print or impression from such a block.

woodcut

/ ˈwʊdˌkʌt /

noun

1. a block of wood cut along the grain and with a design, illustration, etc, incised with a knife, from which prints are made

2. a print from a woodcut

Word History and Origins

Origin of woodcut¹

First recorded in 1655–65; wood ¹ + cut

Example Sentences

She spent long hours making woodcut prints, paintings and the occasional sculpture and sold her work at local shows.

From Los Angeles Times

When she needed plywood blocks to mount linoleum woodcuts, one of her neighbors did the sawing.

From Seattle Times

"The layered branches of this conifer reminded me of the dancing cranes often featured in Japanese woodcuts," said Sharpe.

From BBC

Ms. Klement had early success with woodcuts that were influenced by Edvard Munch and German Expressionism.

From New York Times

A collection of her pieces are represented in the Codex, including a series of woodcuts printed with black Ukrainian soil.

From New York Times

Related Words

• etching 
• illustration 
• inscription 
• lithograph