print·mak·ing

(prĭnt′mā′kĭng)

The artistic design and manufacture of prints, such as woodcuts or silk-screens.

print′mak′er n.

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printmaker

(ˈprɪntˌmeɪkə)

(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a person who makes print, esp a craftsman or artist in this field

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print•mak•er

(ˈprɪntˌmeɪ kər)

n.

a person who makes prints, esp. an artist working in one of the graphic mediums.

[1925–30]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

printmaker - an artist who designs and makes prints

graphic artist

artist, creative person - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

engraver - a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate

lithographer - a printmaker who uses lithography

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