Cutaway: meaning, definitions and examples

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cutaway

 

[ หˆkสŒtษ™หŒweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie making

A cutaway is a shot that interrupts the main action to show a different angle or perspective, often used to provide additional information or context.

Synonyms

insert, intercut, transition

Examples of usage

  • The director decided to include a cutaway of the city skyline to give viewers a sense of the setting.
  • In the editing process, the cutaway to the character's reaction was crucial for understanding the emotional impact of the scene.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

In architecture, a cutaway is a drawing or model that shows the interior of a building as if it were transparent, revealing the internal structure and design.

Synonyms

cross-section, sectional view, transparency

Examples of usage

  • The cutaway illustration of the building allowed viewers to see how the different floors were connected.
  • The architect used a cutaway model to demonstrate the flow of natural light throughout the space.

Translations

Translations of the word "cutaway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recorte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเค…เคตเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausschnitt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ potongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ั–ะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycinek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚ŠๆŠœใ (kirinuki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcoupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recorte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž˜๋ผ๋‚ด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตุงุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝstล™iลพek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝstriลพok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ชๆŠฅ (jiวŽnbร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izrezek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtskurรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒญแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™sik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recorte

Word origin

The term 'cutaway' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'cut away', which means to remove or separate. It first gained popularity in the film industry, referring to a specific type of shot. Over time, the term expanded to other fields like architecture to describe a visual representation. Today, 'cutaway' is widely used in various industries to depict a different perspective or reveal hidden details.

See also: cut, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.