What is another word for woodblock?

Pronunciation: [wˈʊdblɒk] (IPA)

A woodblock is a type of printing block made from wood. It is widely used in various art forms, such as woodcut, relief printing, and stamping. There are several synonyms for the word "woodblock," such as woodcut, wood engraving, relief printing block, wooden stamp, and xylograph. Woodcut refers to the technique of carving a design into the wood surface and then using it to print an image. Wood engraving, on the other hand, is a more detailed technique that involves carving with fine tools. Relief printing block is a general term that encompasses all the types of printing blocks that use raised surfaces to transfer ink onto paper, fabric, or other materials. Wooden stamp and xylograph are used mostly in stamping and artistic printing fields, respectively. These synonyms reflect the different techniques and applications of woodblocks in various artistic and printing fields.

What are the hypernyms for Woodblock?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Woodblock

Sometimes she had imagined them inhabiting an eighteenth-century shunga, those woodblock prints picturing lovers in what she had once thought impossible embraces.
"The Samurai Strategy"
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