block print
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of block print
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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The abstract block print motifs can range from organic and free-flowing designs to more structured and geometric abstractions.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
We cemented a block print of the tarot card for strength — a woman holding open the jaws of a lion — under our threshold.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
Natalie Martin The Aussie transplant’s bohemian designs include kurtas, tunics, wrap skirts and maxi dresses, all crafted from Balinese block print silks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2021
In the ad, the large white block print on a black screen spells out the word “dangerous.”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 31, 2016
Block Printing: Make an original design for a block print unit using a flower or bird motif.
From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
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