English Explanatory Dictionary

offcut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cut off.
noun
  1. A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed; surplus.
adj
  1. Cut off.
  2. Excess; surplus.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒfkʌt/

Word forms

offcut offcuts offcutting more offcut most offcut

Etymology

From Middle English ofcutten, of-kitten, equivalent to off- + cut.

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