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linecut

(ˈlaɪnˌkʌt)

(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) an engraving or print obtained from a line drawing

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Noun	1.	linecut - a print obtained from a line drawing line engraving engraving - a print made from an engraving
	2.	linecut - engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved line block, line engraving engraving - a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved

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Muir (1902), who wrote on Pacific coast glaciers in the Harriman Alaska expedition report, included on page 124, a small CBH linecut signed and dated 1900, and labeled "Mountains on Lynn Canal opposite Davidson Glacier."

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Having worked in letterpress, and knowing the process of dismantling standing pages--distribute hand type and spacing material, melt down Linotype slugs, pull out linecuts and furniture--I came up with the idea that once the letterpress portfolios were printed, perhaps we could pluck out Linotype slugs from our standing forms and include one with a book if someone liked that idea.