crosscutting

[ kraws-kuht-ing, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔsˌkʌt ɪŋ, ˈkrɒs- /

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noun Movies, Television.

the technique of intercutting a scene with portions of another scene, especially to heighten suspense by showing simultaneous action.

Origin of crosscutting

cross- + cutting

Words nearby crosscutting

crosscourt, crosscurrent, crosscut, crosscut file, crosscut saw, crosscutting, crosse, crossed, crossed diplopia, crossed eyes, crossed hemianesthesia

Definition for cross-cutting (2 of 2)

crosscut

[ kraws-kuht, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔsˌkʌt, ˈkrɒs- /

adjective

made or used for cutting crosswise.

cut across the grain or on the bias.

noun

a transverse cut or course.

a shortcut by way of an area not ordinarily traversed, as grass or open country; a route that cuts diagonally across a road or path network.

Mining. an underground passageway, usually from a shaft to a vein of ore or crosswise of a vein of ore.

Movies, Television. an act or instance of crosscutting.

a crosscut saw.

verb (used with object), cross·cut, cross·cut·ting.

to cut or go across.

Movies, Television. to insert into a scene or sequence (portions of another scene), as to heighten suspense or suggest simultaneous action.

verb (used without object), cross·cut, cross·cut·ting.

Movies, Television. to employ the technique of crosscutting.

Origin of crosscut

First recorded in 1580–90; cross- + cut

OTHER WORDS FROM crosscut

cross·cut·ter, noun

Example sentences from the Web for cross-cutting

It gives the "total footage" for the month, special reference being made to "cross-cutting, winzing, and sinking."

Once a Week |Alan Alexander Milne
Hal flung the man from him, groveled up under the cross-cutting slash of blows, and bored in.

Cursed |George Allan England
Tommy explained the location of the cross-cutting and Jimmmie gave a whistle of dismay.

The Call of the Beaver Patrol |V. T. Sherman
On the other hand, if the rip saw is used for cross-cutting purposes, the saw kerf will be rough and jagged.

Carpentry for Boys |J. S. Zerbe

When the boys reached the cross-cutting into which Ventner had disappeared, they saw his light some distance away.

The Call of the Beaver Patrol |V. T. Sherman

British Dictionary definitions for cross-cutting (1 of 2)

cross-cutting

adjective

linking traditionally separate or independent parties or interests a multi-agency, cross-cutting approach on drugs

British Dictionary definitions for cross-cutting (2 of 2)

crosscut

/ (ˈkrɒsˌkʌt) /

adjective

cut at right angles or obliquely to the major axis

noun

a transverse cut or course

a less common word for short cut

mining a tunnel through a vein of ore or from the shaft to a vein

verb -cuts, -cutting or -cut

to cut across

Also: intercut films to link (two sequences or two shots) so that they appear to be taking place at the same time

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crosscutting

noun Movies, Television.

Origin of crosscutting

Words nearby crosscutting

Definition for cross-cutting (2 of 2)

adjective

noun

verb (used with object), cross·cut, cross·cut·ting.

verb (used without object), cross·cut, cross·cut·ting.

Origin of crosscut

OTHER WORDS FROM crosscut

Example sentences from the Web for cross-cutting

British Dictionary definitions for cross-cutting (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for cross-cutting (2 of 2)

adjective

noun

verb -cuts, -cutting or -cut

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

crosscutting

noun Movies, Television.

Origin of crosscutting

Words nearby crosscutting

Definition for cross-cutting (2 of 2)

adjective

noun

verb (used with object), cross·cut, cross·cut·ting.

verb (used without object), cross·cut, cross·cut·ting.

Origin of crosscut

OTHER WORDS FROM crosscut

Words related to cross-cutting

Example sentences from the Web for cross-cutting

British Dictionary definitions for cross-cutting (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for cross-cutting (2 of 2)

adjective

noun

verb -cuts, -cutting or -cut