linocut

Syllables: li·no·cut/ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/US/ˈlaɪnoʊˌkʌt/

linocut noun: a type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.

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Noun

linocut (plural linocuts)

A type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.
- Still, this book's offbeat settings and strong, simple illustrations, in acrylic paint with pencil and rough-hewn linocut outlines, should help preschoolers — and parents — realize that when you bring some creativity to pet ownership, even a fish can be fun.2009 June 14, Ann Hodgman, “A kid’s best friends: goldfish”, in The New York Times
Synonyms:

linoprint

linocut (third-person singular simple present linocuts, present participle linocutting, simple past and past participle linocut)

Noun
plural	linocuts
Verb
third-person singular present	linocuts
present participle	linocutting
past participle	linocut
past	linocut

From lino (“linoleum”) + cut.

What does linocut mean?: Linocut means a type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.
What part of speech is linocut?: Linocut can be a noun or a verb.
How do you pronounce linocut?: Linocut is pronounced /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/ (UK).
What is the plural of linocut?: The plural of linocut is linocuts.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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