Meaning of the word cutout in English

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

cutout

US /ˈkʌt̬.aʊt/
UK /ˈkʌt̬.aʊt/

Noun

1.

a shape that has been cut out from something, especially a flat one that can stand vertically:

Example:
Fed-up residents have resorted to using cardboard cutouts of children placed near the edge of the road so that passing drivers will see them and slow down.

Adjective

1.

(of a shape) having been cut out from something:

Example:
The model scenery even had a green mountain and a sky with cutout stars.
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