cut to size/length
idiom
: cut so that it is the proper size/length
The wood is already cut to size/length.
Examples of cut to size/length in a Sentence
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All holes aligned properly, parts were properly cut to size and deburred, and the overall appearance was good.
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Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
The adhesive backing and ability to bend, curve, and cut to size makes this strip easy to set up.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
This high-performance transparent polyester material is cut to size before it is applied to the vehicle’s glass—it does not get stretched into shape.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The attachment comes with a food pusher that can handle small and large fruits and vegetables or blocks of cheese that are cut to size.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
Wrap white duct tape around a red pool noodle cut to size to mimic a paper straw design.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 July 2023
Place the tube lengthwise in the center of the paper and cut to size if necessary, leaving an equal amount on either side.
—Paula Sutton, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
Wes and Bri took advantage of their local store to get new stair treads cut to length.
Project 2: Adding Open Shelves
Adding open shelves to your kitchen or dining room creates a display piece that doubles as storage.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
After the screen was painted to match the chairs, Eddie backed it with thin wood boards cut to size and painted a contrasting coral.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
The adhesive backing and ability to bend, curve, and cut to size makes this strip easy to set up.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
This high-performance transparent polyester material is cut to size before it is applied to the vehicle’s glass—it does not get stretched into shape.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The attachment comes with a food pusher that can handle small and large fruits and vegetables or blocks of cheese that are cut to size.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
Wrap white duct tape around a red pool noodle cut to size to mimic a paper straw design.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 July 2023
Place the tube lengthwise in the center of the paper and cut to size if necessary, leaving an equal amount on either side.
—Paula Sutton, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
Wes and Bri took advantage of their local store to get new stair treads cut to length.
Project 2: Adding Open Shelves
Adding open shelves to your kitchen or dining room creates a display piece that doubles as storage.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
After the screen was painted to match the chairs, Eddie backed it with thin wood boards cut to size and painted a contrasting coral.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
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“Cut to size/length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20to%20size%2Flength. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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