Relief printing is a printing method that involves printing from a raised surface. There are many synonyms for the term relief printing, which refer to this particular printing technique. Some of the most commonly used synonyms include letterpress printing, block printing, lino printing, and woodcut printing. Each of these synonyms for relief printing describe a different type of surface that can be used to create a relief print. For example, letterpress printing involves printing from raised metal type, while lino printing involves carving a design into a linoleum block. Regardless of the specific type of relief printing being used, the end result is a unique and tactile print that can be used in a variety of artistic and commercial applications.