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Druckstock

printing block; woodblock

noun DRUK-shtok Rare

Usage Note

Druckstock is the block (wood, linoleum, or metal) from which impressions are printed. For woodcuts (Holzschnitte), the Druckstock is carved to leave the image in relief. Masculine noun.

Examples

"Der Künstler schnitzte den Druckstock sorgfältig, bevor er die ersten Drucke zog."

Natural Translation

The artist carved the printing block carefully before pulling the first prints.

Literal Translation

The artist carved the printing-block carefully, before he the first prints pulled.

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