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cutis verticis gyrata
cutlass
cutlass fish
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cutoff man
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cutout

cut·out [ kút òwt ] (plural cut·outs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. silhouette shape: a two-dimensional shape of somebody or something, usually made from stiff cardboard

2. something cut out: something that has been cut out from something else

3. electricity safety device for electric circuit: a device that switches off an electric circuit or supply, e.g. to a machine, as a safety measure

4. recording outdated audio recording: a recording sold at a discount because it is out-of-date and supply exceeds demand

5. spies' go-between: somebody trusted to pass messages between espionage agents ( informal )

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