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cutline

[ kuht-lahyn ]

noun

  1. a caption or legend accompanying a cut or illustration in a publication.


cutline

/ ˈkʌtˌlaɪn /

noun

  1. a caption accompanying an illustration
  2. a line marked on a piece of wood, metal, etc, to show where it is to be cut
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cutline1

First recorded in 1910–15; cut + line 1
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Example Sentences

They are 7 ½ games in front of the postseason cutline.

Blaney is above the cutline and trying to ensure a Ford is represented in the finale.

Also below the cutline is Tyler Reddick, who drives for Hamlin and Michael Jordan at 23XI Racing, and Chris Buescher of RFK Racing.

Bell, who entered the race below the playoff cutline, will compete in his second straight championship race.

Blaney, who led for 53 laps, moved above the cutline - up from seventh.

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