Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cutaway
noun
ˈkʌtəˌweɪ
Definition
A term used to describe a type of image or diagram that shows the interior of something by removing a section or part of it.
Examples
- The architect presented a cutaway of the building to show how the interior spaces are arranged.
- The magazine featured a cutaway of the car’s engine, highlighting its components.
- In the movie, a cutaway revealed the hidden mechanisms of the robot.
Meaning
In engineering and design, a cutaway provides a view of the inside of an object, often used to illustrate how something works.
Synonyms
- cross-section
- section
- internal view
