Noun
woodblock printing (uncountable)
A technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper.
Synonym: block printing
Coordinate terms: woodcut, xylography
Hypernym: relief printing
History main Woodblock printing main Woodblock printing is a technique for printing text, images or patterns that was used widely throughout East Asia. Source: Internet
Woodblock printing became important in Japan after the 17th century. Source: Internet