cutout

noun

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cut·out | \ ˈkət-ˌau̇t

Definition of cutout

(Entry 1 of 3)

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

cut out

verb

cut out; cutting out; cuts out

Definition of cut out (Entry 2 of 3)

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

6a : 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

cut out

adjective

Definition of cut out (Entry 3 of 3)

: naturally fitted or suited not cut out to be a vet

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Synonyms & Antonyms for cutout

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

start (up)

Examples of cutout in a Sentence

Noun a cardboard cutout of a famous actor Verb the engine abruptly cut out now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!

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