Meaning & use
cutout
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A shape or piece cut out from a larger piece of material, or an opening created by cutting something away.
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The teacher handed out paper cutouts of animals for the children to color.
A life-size cardboard cutout of the actor stood in the theater lobby.
A note on using this word
In electronics, a "cutout" can also refer to a safety device, such as a circuit breaker, that automatically interrupts a circuit.
Words with a similar meaning
stencil
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