Definition

Noun: 1. A block of linoleum carved with a design: A piece of linoleum from which the non-printing areas have been cut away, leaving a raised design that can be inked and printed. 2. A print made from such a block: The artwork produced by the process of inking and pressing paper onto a carved linoleum block.

Usage

• The term "linocut" refers to both the physical printing block and the final printed image.
• It is a type of relief printing, similar to woodcut, but using linoleum as the material.
• It is commonly used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Referring to the block:
  • The artist carefully carved the intricate pattern into the linocut.
  • She prepared the linocut by rolling ink evenly across its surface.
• Referring to the print:
  • The gallery exhibited a series of colorful linocuts inspired by nature.
  • This bold black-and-white linocut is one of her most famous works.

Advanced Usage

• "Linocut printing": The technique or process of creating prints from linoleum blocks.
  • The workshop will teach the basics of linocut printing.
• "Reduction linocut": A complex printmaking method where a single block is carved and printed multiple times, removing more material with each color layer.
  • Creating a reduction linocut requires precise planning, as the block is destroyed in the process.

Variants and Related Words

• Linoleum cut (n): A less common, full term for a linocut.
• Lino (n, informal): A common shortened form used by artists (e.g., , ).
• Relief print (n): The broader category of printmaking that includes linocut, woodcut, and wood engraving.
• Brayer (n): A roller used to apply ink to a linocut block.
• Baren (n): A hand tool used to rub the back of the paper to transfer ink from the block.

Synonyms

• Print: A general term for a work of art created through a printing process.
• Block print: A print made from a carved block, which can be made of linoleum, wood, or other materials.

Related Phrases

• To carve a linocut: The action of creating the design on the block.
  • He spent the afternoon carving a linocut for his new project.
• To pull a print/impression: The action of printing from the block.
  • After inking the block, she carefully pulled the first print.

Noun

1. a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum
2. a print that is made from a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum