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Definition of linocut

linocut

/ˈlaɪ.noʊˌkʌt/
li · no · cut
Plural:linocuts
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linocut Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A relief printmaking technique in which a design is carved into the surface of a sheet of linoleum, inked with a roller, and pressed onto paper or fabric.

Example

"The art students learned the basics of linocut before moving on to more demanding woodblock techniques."

2

A print or artwork produced from a carved block of linoleum.

Example

"She framed a bold black-and-white linocut of a coastal landscape above her desk."

• Nearby Words

linndalsfallet
linnet
lino
linocut
linocutting
linoleum
linsang

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'lino' (an abbreviation of 'linoleum') and 'cut', modeled directly on the older printmaking term 'woodcut'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Linocut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/linocut
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