- offcut
- noun Date: circa 1664 chiefly British something that is cut off (as a waste piece of lumber)
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
offcut
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Offcut — Off cut , n. 1. That which is cut off. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bookbinding) A portion of the printed sheet, in certain sizes of books, that is cut off before folding. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
offcut — ► NOUN ▪ a piece of waste material that is left behind after cutting a larger piece … English terms dictionary
offcut — UK [ˈɒfˌkʌt] / US [ˈɔfˌkʌt] noun [countable] Word forms offcut : singular offcut plural offcuts a piece of something such as paper or wood that is left after the main part has been cut off … English dictionary
offcut — Inset In set, n. 1. That which is inserted or set in; an insertion. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bookbinding) One or more separate leaves inserted in a volume before binding; as: (a) A portion of the printed sheet in certain sizes of books which is cut off … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
offcut — noun A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed … Wiktionary
offcut — off|cut [ ɔf,kʌt ] noun count a piece of something such as paper or wood that is left after the main part has been cut off … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
offcut — n. sawed off piece of wood … English contemporary dictionary
offcut — noun Brit. a piece of waste material that is left behind after cutting a larger piece … English new terms dictionary
offcut — /ˈɒfkʌt/ (say ofkut) noun 1. that which is cut off, as from paper which has been reduced to a particular size. 2. (plural) small lengths of timber or other material, left over after special orders have been prepared in a hardware store, etc.… …
offcut — n. a remnant of timber, paper, etc., after cutting … Useful english dictionary
