drawing-block
Definition
- Noun:
- A drawing-block is a pad or bundle of sheets of paper, typically bound at one edge, used by artists for sketching or drawing. It is a specialized type of notebook designed to hold paper securely for creating artwork.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She bought a new drawing-block for her art class. (A pad of paper for sketching.)
- The artist tore a page from the drawing-block to start a fresh sketch. (Removing a sheet from the bound pad.)
Advanced Usage
- "drawing-block" can also refer to a specific size or type of block, such as a "cartridge paper drawing-block" (for pencil or ink) or a "watercolour drawing-block" (for wet media).
- He prefers a spiral-bound drawing-block for easy page removal. (A pad with a spiral binding.)
Variants and Related Words
- Drawing pad (n): a synonym for drawing-block, often used interchangeably.
- The student used a drawing pad for her homework. (A pad for drawing.)
- Sketchbook (n): a book or pad with blank pages for sketching; similar but often implies a book-like format rather than a block.
- He filled his sketchbook with landscape drawings. (A book for sketches.)
Synonyms
- Sketch pad: a pad of paper for sketching.
- Art block: a general term for a block of paper for artistic use.
Related Idioms
- "Back to the drawing board": an idiom meaning to start over after a failure; not directly related to the word "drawing-block" but uses "drawing board" (a different object).
- The plan failed, so it's back to the drawing board. (Start again from scratch.)