Cutline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cutline is a noun meaning (surveying, travel) A linear cleared area through undeveloped land.
Meaning
(surveying, travel) A linear cleared area through undeveloped land.
More Meanings
- (squash) A line on the front wall, above which the ball must hit for a serve
- (journalism, broadcasting) In production, a hypothetical line that separates items that will be executed and publicized, versus items that will be cut.
- (journalism, broadcasting) A caption under a photograph, or more narrowly just the explanatory text block under a photograph, excluding the title.
- (software) In software testing, a hypothetical line that separates tests that will be performed from tests that may not be performed due to lack of time.
Example Sentences
If you stop and get out, you will see a cutline for line-of-sight surveying.
Word Forms
- cutlines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cutoff, linecut, cut-in, coverline, cutting, copy.
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