cut·out
ˈkət-ˌau̇t
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
cutout
adjective
cut out; cutting out; cuts out
1
: to remove by cutting
cut out a recipe from a magazine
2
: to form or shape by cutting or carving
cut out a big red heart from the paper
3
: to determine or assign through necessity
You've got your work cut out for you.
4
: to take the place of : supplant
plans to cut out his rivals
5
: to put an end to : desist from
cut out wasteful spending
7
a
: to remove from a series or circuit : disconnect
cut out a car from a train
b
: to make inoperative
1
: to depart in haste
2
: to cease operating
the engine cut out
3
: to swerve out of a traffic line
: naturally fitted or suited
not cut out for this job
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“Cutout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutout. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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