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noun cut·out \ ˈkət-ˌau̇t \

Definition of cutout

1 :something cut out or off from something else; also :the space or hole left after cutting

2 :one that cuts out

3 :an intermediary in a clandestine operation

4 :a record album no longer in production that is sold at a discount

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cutout

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a cardboard cutout of a famous actor

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The Tudor-style five bedroom, 3 1/2-bath Jamaica Estates house features a big cutout of the president in the living room.

— michael winfrey, Bloomberg.com, "Balance of Power: Bluster, Strategy and Dealing With North Korea," 10 Aug. 2017
The ad features A large cutout of Darvish and three smaller photos of the right-hander, who was traded Monday to the Los Angeles Dodgers after five-plus seasons with the Rangers.

— jeff wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers show appreciation for Darvish with ad in Japan," 5 Aug. 2017
Bring a Reference (or Two) Don't be afraid of bringing along a magazine cutout of your favorite hair model celebrity or even pulling up a photo on your phone.

— rebecca dolan, Esquire, "Here's How to Actually Leave the Barber Happy," 21 July 2017
The former on-screen couple, portrayed by Alisha Boe and Brandon Flynn, is pictured in a cutout photo of Justin kissing Jessica on the cheek.

— de elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Fans React After '13 Reasons Why' Shares a Photo of Jessica and Justin," 20 July 2017
Knitwear can seem repetitive, but Victor Glemaud’s take on the staple is refreshing, with the cutout sections, slits, and perforations that are becoming his signature.

— lindsay peoples, The Cut, "There Are More Black Designers in the CFDA Now Than Ever Before," 19 July 2017
This time Martinez came up with a red metal picture-frame-like cutout at the corner, an attempt to mimic other picture-frame-looking buildings lining Sixth Avenue.

— roger showley, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Downtown design deviations? Lighted spire, red frame, screened parking," 12 July 2017
On Tuesday, Lea was spotted on the beach wearing a chic one-piece swimsuit with insane cutouts (which means yes, there could be some interesting tan lines).

— peggy truong, Cosmopolitan, "Lea Michele Is Straight Fire in This Insanely Sexy One-Piece Swimsuit," 28 June 2017
Look at that cutout shoulder and those ruffles: This blouse has more twists and turns than a soap opera.

— lindsay peoples, The Cut, "I Stalked This Silk Blouse for Months," 23 June 2017

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First Known Use of cutout

1851

cut out

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Definition of cut out

transitive verb

1 :to form by erosion

2 :to determine or assign through necessity

you've got your work cut out for you

3 :to take the place of :supplant

4 :to put an end to :desist from

cut out wasteful spending

5 :deprive, defraud

cut him out of his share

6 a :to remove from a series or circuit :disconnect

cut out a car from a train

b :to make inoperative

intransitive verb

1 :to depart in haste

2 :to cease operating

3 :to swerve out of a traffic line

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the engine abruptly cut out
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!

First Known Use of cut out

15th century

cut out Synonyms

Synonyms

break, break down, conk (out), crash, fail, die, give out, stall

Antonyms

start (up)

Related Words

fizzle, sputter, wheeze; act up, malfunction; jam

Near Antonyms

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep up, run on; advance, proceed, progress; actuate, drive, impel, propel, stir

cut out

adjective

Definition of cut out

:naturally fitted or suited

not cut out to be a vet

First Known Use of cut out

1645

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Definition of cutout for English Language Learners

: a shape or picture that is cut from a piece of paper, cardboard, etc.

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noun cut·out \ ˈkət-ˌau̇t \

Definition of cutout for Students

:a shape or picture that has been formed or removed with scissors, a knife, or a saw

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