cutin

noun (1)

cu·tin | \ ˈkyü-tᵊn

Definition of cutin

(Entry 1 of 3)

: an insoluble mixture containing waxes, fatty acids, soaps, and resinous material that forms a continuous layer on the outer epidermal wall of a plant

cut-in

noun (2)

\ ˈkət-ˌin

Definition of cut-in (Entry 2 of 3)

: something cut in

cut in

verb

cut in; cutting in; cuts in

Definition of cut in (Entry 3 of 3)

intransitive verb

1 : to thrust oneself into a position between others or belonging to another

2 : to join in something suddenly cut in on the conversation

3 : to interrupt a dancing couple and take one as one's partner

4 : to become automatically connected or started in operation waiting for the auxiliary motor to cut in

transitive verb

1 : to mix with cutting motions after sifting the flour into a mixing bowl, cut the lard in

2 : to introduce into a number, group, or sequence

3 : to connect into an electrical circuit to a mechanical apparatus so as to permit operation

4 : to include especially among those benefiting or favored cut them in on the profits

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Synonyms for cutin

Synonyms: Verb

break in,
chime in,
chip in
[chiefly British],
interpose,
interrupt,
intrude

Examples of cutin in a Sentence

Verb a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Earth’s atmosphere has a habit of desiccating things, after all, so plants evolved something called cutin, a waxy barrier against the elements. — Matt Simon, WIRED, 21 June 2018 The scientists hypothesized that this new plastic-eating enzyme must have evolved from an older cutin-eating enzyme. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2018 After studying this bacteria, the researchers found the enzyme, which is similar to the enzyme many bacteria already use to break down a different chemical, called cutin. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2018 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb But even as the cut in benefits looms over the state's jobless, Argosy has seen no recent change in application numbers, Schlobohm said. — The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2021 But even as the cut in benefits looms over the state’s jobless, Argosy has seen no recent change in application numbers, Schlobohm said. — Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2021 All this planning for a potential cut in benefits might be much ado about nothing, according to Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial Services. — Keira Wingate, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021 The problem was the cut in sales outpaced the cost cuts, pushing Nissan into the red. — WSJ, 29 July 2021 If the full flow is 100%, then these numbers would indicate a dramatic cut in the water available for agriculture. — Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 July 2021 But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces. — Dominic Fracassa, Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021 But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2021 But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces. — Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2021

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