cut-away
Noun: - A style of men's formal coat: A "cut-away" (also known as a morning coat) is a formal coat that is cut away from the front, sloping from the waist down to the back, typically worn for weddings or other daytime formal events. - A type of drawing or diagram: In technical or artistic contexts, a "cut-away" is a representation where a part of an object is removed to show its interior structure.
- (He wore a formal coat with a sloping front.)
- (He examined a diagram that revealed the internal parts.)
"cut-away view": A visual representation that shows the inside of an object by removing a section.
- The textbook included a cut-away view of the human heart. (A diagram showing the interior chambers of the heart.)
"cut-away shot": In film or video, a brief shot that shows something other than the main action, often used to provide context or avoid a jump cut.
- The director used a cut-away shot of the clock to show the passing of time. (A quick scene of a clock inserted between main scenes.)
Cutaway (noun): The same as "cut-away"; the hyphen is often omitted in modern usage.
- The museum displayed a cutaway of a classic car. (A model with a section removed to show the interior.)
Cutaway coat (noun): A specific type of formal coat, synonymous with "cut-away."
- He rented a cutaway coat for the ceremony. (A formal coat with a cut front.)
- Morning coat: Another term for a formal cut-away coat.
- Cross-section: A diagram or view that shows the interior of an object by cutting through it (similar to a cut-away drawing).