crosscutting

[ kraws-kuht-ing, kros- ]

noun

, Movies, Television.

1. the technique of intercutting a scene with portions of another scene, especially to heighten suspense by showing simultaneous action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosscutting¹

cross- + cutting

Example Sentences

And yet, the series takes pains to connect them, thematically and visually, in the editing process, through crosscutting that links them throughout different periods of their lives.

From Los Angeles Times

There are a few crosscutting themes in my work — thriller aspect with “Blackfish,” but also can I say something remotely important in a new way?

From Salon

The changing circulation patterns also lead to more crosscutting wind shear, which can stymie storm development.

From Scientific American

Calm skies must also prevail because crosscutting winds called shear can rip holes in a nascent hurricane’s vortex.

From Scientific American

The United States and Turkey are awkward allies, vital to each other’s security and interests but always bickering over an array of crosscutting conflicts.

From Washington Post