linocut

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English

WOTD – 23 June 2017
File:Bresslern-Roth Siamkatze 1946.jpg
Siamkatze (Siamese Cat, 1946), a linocut by Norbertine Bresslern-Roth

Etymology

lino (“linoleum”) +‎ cut.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/
  • Hyphenation: li‧no‧cut

Noun

linocut (plural linocuts)

  1. (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.

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