word
woodcut
WOOD-kuht
ˈwʊdˌkʌtListen
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Syllable breakdown
woodcut
Dictionary meaning
A relief print made from an image carved into the surface of a wooden block.
History and origin
Printmaking terminology.
Examples
- The exhibition traced how the woodcut spread devotional images across Europe.
Common mispronunciations
WOOD-coat
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