Cutout: meaning, definitions and examples

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cutout

 

[ ˈkʌtaʊt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

art

A piece of artwork created by cutting away portions of a material, such as paper or cardboard, to reveal a design.

Synonyms

cutting, profile, silhouette

Examples of usage

  • The artist displayed a beautiful cutout of a flower at the art exhibition.
  • She enjoys creating cutouts of animals using colored paper.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A style of clothing that has sections cut out to reveal skin.

Synonyms

cutaway, keyhole, peekaboo

Examples of usage

  • She wore a cutout dress to the party, showing off her toned abs.
  • The new swimwear collection features trendy cutouts on the sides.
Context #3 | Verb

manufacturing

To remove a portion of a material by cutting it out.

Synonyms

excise, extract, remove

Examples of usage

  • The machine can easily cutout precise shapes from the metal sheets.
  • He used a template to cutout the pattern for the dress.

Translations

Translations of the word "cutout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recorte

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 Ausschnitt

🇮🇩 potongan

🇺🇦 вирізка

🇵🇱 wycięcie

🇯🇵 切り抜き (kirinuki)

🇫🇷 découpe

🇪🇸 recorte

🇹🇷 kesit

🇰🇷 잘라내기 (jallanaegi)

🇸🇦 قطع

🇨🇿 výřez

🇸🇰 výrez

🇨🇳 剪切 (jiǎnqiè)

🇸🇮 izrez

🇮🇸 útskurður

🇰🇿 қиып алу

🇬🇪 ამოჭრა (amochra)

🇦🇿 kəsik

🇲🇽 recorte

Word origin

The term 'cutout' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'cut' and 'out'. Initially used in the context of art and design, it later expanded to include fashion and manufacturing. Cutouts have been a popular technique in various forms of artistic expression, allowing artists to create intricate designs by removing material. In fashion, cutout styles have become a trend, adding a touch of edginess and sophistication to clothing. In manufacturing, the process of cutout is essential for creating precise shapes and patterns in different materials.

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