Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for line cut

line cut

noun as in photoengraving from line drawing

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Fires that are smaller than five acres, the policy states, should include a line cut by hand or with a bulldozer around the entire perimeter, and 100% mop-up where crews extinguish remaining hot spots and smoldering material within the fire’s control lines using water and foam.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

A caller appearing to be the chief receptionist, said they had a guest who had taken "too many drugs and alcohol", and was "trashing the entire room", before the line cut out.

Read more on BBC

They were told to turn back, and while on the phone to Nadia the line cut out following an explosion.

Read more on BBC

Before Khader's phone line cut off, he also said that armoured bulldozers had been brought in.

Read more on BBC

On Sept. 26, 1894, the Ironton was being pulled by the Charles J. Kershaw steamer ship around 12:30 a.m. when it had its tow line cut after the steamer’s engine failed.

Read more on Washington Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement