rough-cut [ruhf-kuht] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- cut into small, irregular pieces (contrasted with fine-cut): rough-cut tobacco.
Origin of rough-cut First recorded in 1965–70 rough cut noun Movies.
- the first assembly of a film following preliminary cutting and editing.
Compare final cut. Origin of rough cut First recorded in 1935–40 Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for rough-cut Historical Examples of rough-cut
In her rough-cut features there was an element of lurking malevolence.
Jacob Wassermann
Arches in brickwork may be classed under three heads: plain arches, rough-cut and gauged.
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A fragrant woodbine formed a beautiful lattice-work over the rough-cut hole in the wall which answered for a window.
Effie Afton
The cottage came in view, and a bright light streamed through the rough-cut window.
Effie Afton
Together they followed Stark up the rough-cut stair that led to the top of the Wall.
Leigh Brackett
British Dictionary definitions for rough-cut rough-cut noun
- a first edited version of a film with the scenes in sequence and the soundtrack synchronized
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