linocut

From lino (“linoleum”) +‎ cut.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/

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• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/
• Hyphenation: li‧no‧cut

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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