linocut

li·no·cut

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-nuh-kuht]
- /ˈlaɪ nəˌkʌt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-nuh-kuht]
- /ˈlaɪ nəˌkʌt/

Definitions of linocut word

noun linocut a cut made from a design cut into linoleum mounted on a block of wood. 1
noun linocut a print made from such a cut. 1
noun linocut A design or form carved in relief on a block of linoleum. 1
noun linocut a design cut in relief on linoleum mounted on a wooden block 0
noun linocut a print made from such a design 0
noun linocut a design cut into the surface of a block of linoleum 0

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Origin of linocut

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; lino(leum) + cut

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Parts of speech for Linocut

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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linocut popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for linocut

noun linocut

engraving — A print made from an engraved plate, block, or other surface.

Just one Synonym for linocut