Associations to the word «Crosscut»

Wiktionary

CROSSCUT, noun. A crosswise cut
CROSSCUT, noun. A shortcut
CROSSCUT, noun. An instance of filmic crosscutting
CROSSCUT, noun. A crosscut saw
CROSSCUT, noun. (mining) A level driven across the course of a vein, or across the main workings, as from one gangway to another.
CROSSCUT, verb. To cut across something.
CROSSCUT, verb. To cut repeatedly between two concurrent scenes in a film
CROSSCUT SAW, noun. A handsaw used to cut wood across the grain
CROSSCUT SAWS, noun. Plural of crosscut saw

Dictionary definition

CROSSCUT, noun. A diagonal path.
CROSSCUT, noun. A route shorter than the usual one.
CROSSCUT, verb. Cut using a diagonal line.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne