- offcut
- off|cut [ `ɔf,kʌt ] noun counta 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. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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 Date: circa 1664 chiefly British something that is cut off (as a waste piece of lumber) … New Collegiate Dictionary
offcut — noun A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed … Wiktionary
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