Meaning of the word cutaway in English

What does cutaway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cutaway

US /ˈkʌt̬.ə.weɪ/

UK /ˈkʌt̬.ə.weɪ/

a garment, especially a coat, cut so that the front slopes away from the waist

Example:

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He wore a formal cutaway to the wedding.

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The tailor specialized in bespoke cutaways.

Synonym:

morning coat tailcoat dress coat

a model or diagram that shows the internal workings of something by having part of the exterior removed

Example:

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The museum had a cutaway model of a jet engine.

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The instruction manual included a detailed cutaway diagram of the device.

Synonym:

cross-section sectional view exploded view

having a part removed to show the interior

Example:

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The exhibit featured a cutaway engine to demonstrate its mechanics.

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They used a cutaway view to explain the internal structure of the building.

Synonym:

sectional dissected exposed

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