Definition of cutin
:an insoluble mixture containing waxes, fatty acids, soaps, and resinous material that forms a continuous layer on the outer epidermal wall of a plant
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Origin and Etymology of cutin
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin cutis
First Known Use of cut-in
1883
cut in
verb
Definition of cut in
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
Examples of cut in in a Sentence
a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship
First Known Use of cut in
1612
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