cut square

noun

, Philately.

1. a stamp cut from the envelope on which it has been printed so as to leave a square margin.

Example Sentences

Use it to trim the edges of rolled-out dough, cut square or oblong cookies, or portion out bread dough for rolls.

From Salon

Another toy in the shop is a punch press called the Ironworker, made during the Civil War, that once was powered by a steam engine, now by an electric motor, to cut square holes in half-inch metal.

From Washington Times

He wore a heard that had been cut square across the bottom with shears and he had a tattoo of a bird on his neck done by someone with an informed notion of their appearance.

From Literature

Mirabelle owner Hakan Ilhan, for example, had to cut square footage from the private dining room at Ruta’s request to accommodate a bigger pastry area, probably equating to several thousand dollars in lost revenue.

From Washington Post

That something cold is probably this spaghetti pie, which tastes like a perfectly cut square of next-day carbonara.

From Los Angeles Times