fine-cut

[ fahyn-kuht ]

/ ˈfaɪnˈkʌt /

cut into very thin strips (contrasted with rough-cut): fine-cut tobacco.

Origin of fine-cut

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

No attar of roses could be sweeter than that paper of fine-cut.

The Land of Thor |J. Ross Browne
He had also returned to his earlier habit of chewing "fine-cut."

Never-Fail Blake |Arthur Stringer
Her lover was tall, straight and athletic, with a proud, fine-cut face.

The Goddess of Atvatabar |William R. Bradshaw
Soak half a cup of fine-cut candied fruit in wine an hour or more.

Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties |Janet McKenzie Hill

Fine-cut is finer and shorter shreds than the long-cut, and the tobacco used is usually of a less gummy kind.

Tobacco Leaves |W. A. Brennan

fine-cut

(of tobacco) finely cut or shredded