woodblock
/ˈwʊdblɑk/
noun
- A block of wood, especially one used for printing or carving.
- The artist carved a detailed landscape into a woodblock for the print.
- She used a small woodblock to stamp patterns onto the fabric.
- In the workshop, stacks of woodblocks were ready for the printing press.
- A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow block of wood that is struck with a mallet.
- The woodblock added a sharp, clicking sound to the orchestra piece.
- In music class, the children took turns hitting the woodblock.
- The drummer played a steady rhythm on the woodblock during the song.
Synonyms