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wood block [′wu̇d ¦bläk] (graphic arts) A picture, design, or lettering carved on a block of wood with hand tools; the nonprinting areas of the block are carefully carved away, and only the raised areas of the design carry the ink; it differs from a wood engraving because the design is carved along the side of the block parallel with the grain, rather than perpendicular to it; it is therefore characterized by broad areas and strokes running with the grain. Also known as woodcut. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Van Dam says that while wood block scraps may only be reduced at a 3:1 volume ratio, large skeleton boards with shapes already removed can be shredded for an 8:1 or greater volume reduction. Gants says, "For the first time, we can pinpoint to [a few] months when a wood block has been used. Talk about minimalist--the Wood Block LED clock ($194) looks like a simple block of wood, but an LED readout glows through the front to project the current time. |
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