linocut

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
13
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/
See all 2 pronunciations
/ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/ · /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/

Definition of linocut

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  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.”

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Etymology

From lino (“linoleum”) + cut.

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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