silkscreen

/ˈsɪlkˌskriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A method of printing images on fabric or other materials by passing them through a screen coated with a thin layer of ink.

“She used a silkscreen to print the intricate design on the t-shirt.”

2. verb

To print or produce images using a silkscreen process.

“The artist silkscreened the artwork on the large canvas.”

3. noun

A design or image produced using a silkscreen process.

“The silkscreen on the t-shirt was a popular design among young people.”

Synonyms

  • screenprint
  • serigraphy

Antonyms

  • hand-painted
  • hand-printed