cut-away

cut-away

A model wears a cut-away to a formal evening reception.

Definition

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.

Usage Examples
  • (He wore a formal coat with a sloping front.)
  • (He examined a diagram that revealed the internal parts.)
Advanced Usage
  • "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.)
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.)
Synonyms
  • 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).
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