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Definition of offcut

offcut

/ˈɔːf.kʌt/
off · cut
Plural:offcuts
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• noun

1

British A piece of waste material, such as wood, paper, fabric, or metal, that remains after the main part has been cut out.

Example

"The carpenter used small timber offcuts to build a sturdy birdhouse for the garden."

2

In bookbinding, a portion of a printed sheet that is cut off before folding and then folded separately to be inserted into the middle of the main section.

Example

"The printer carefully aligned the offcut before inserting it into the center of the twelve-page gathering."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Offcut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/offcut
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