Associations to the word «Cutout»

Wiktionary

CUTOUT, noun. Something that has been cut out from something else
CUTOUT, noun. Any of several devices that halt the flow of a current, especially an electric current
CUTOUT, noun. An intermediary who communicates between members of a clandestine organization
CUTOUT, noun. A free-standing, rigid print (usu. life-sized), often used for promotional purposes
CUTOUT, noun. (computing) Clip art

Dictionary definition

CUTOUT, noun. A switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload.
CUTOUT, noun. A photograph from which the background has been cut away.
CUTOUT, noun. A part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out.

Wise words

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