rough cut

¹

noun

, Movies.

1. the first assembly of a film following preliminary cutting and editing.

rough-cut

²

[ ruhf-kuht ]

adjective

1. cut into small, irregular pieces ( fine-cut ):

   rough-cut tobacco.

rough-cut

noun

1. a first edited version of a film with the scenes in sequence and the soundtrack synchronized

Word History and Origins

Origin of rough cut¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Origin of rough cut²

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

And I saw a rough cut of the movie, and I just loved it.

From Los Angeles Times

After Doe urged Simmons to shift his attention back to work, he allegedly brought her to a bedroom to watch the rough cut of the music video.

From Los Angeles Times

Then they let me see a rough cut at the end of the day of my voice with her face and actions, and it was like a third person.

From Salon

It would include "rough cut natural Scottish stone" and steel of an ochre colour to "pick up on the colours of the landscape".

From BBC

The singer, who's fought her own battles against public perception, said inspiration hit her "like a tornado" after watching a rough cut of the film.

From BBC