Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcut
verb, noun
ˌoʊvərˈkʌt
Definition
A cut that goes beyond the intended or necessary limits.
Examples
- The carpenter managed to overcut the wood, resulting in a poor fit for the furniture.
- While trimming the hedge, she accidentally overcut it, leaving uneven patches.
- The sculptor’s technique was a bit rough, often leading to overcuts in the marble.
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘overcut’ can refer to excessive cutting or trimming of a material, leading to undesirable results.
Synonyms
- exceed
- overshoot
- oversize
- overtrim
