intercut


in·ter·cut

verb \ˌin-tər-ˈkət\

Definition of INTERCUT

transitive verb
1
: to insert (a contrasting camera shot) into a take by cutting
2
: to insert a contrasting camera shot into (a take) by cutting
intransitive verb
: to alternate contrasting camera shots by cutting

First Known Use of INTERCUT

1932

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