Phrase guide

wood engraving

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A variation of the woodcut method executed with a different tool (burin) and different wood (end grain), allowing for more detailed images.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: relief printing

2

noun

Meaning 2

A print taken from such an engraving.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it; used to make prints

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: woodcut, wood block

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: engraving

4

noun

Meaning 4

a print made from a woodcut

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: woodcut

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: engraving

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: gravure sur bois — detailed variation of woodcut
  • French: xylogravure — detailed variation of woodcut
  • German: Holzstich — detailed variation of woodcut
  • German: Holzriss — detailed variation of woodcut
  • Polish: ksylografia — detailed variation of woodcut