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crosscut

UK/'krɔskʌt/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

A cut made across the grain or width of something; a shortcut.

横切;捷径

v.

To cut across something; in film editing, to alternate between two concurrent scenes.

横切,横穿;(电影)交叉剪辑

Root Breakdown

Native English
crosscutother
=crosscut

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The woodworker used a crosscut saw to cut the lumber perpendicular to the grain.

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