cutline

7.3

A line drawn on material to show where to cut

: línea de corte

Examples

Make sure the cutline is straight to avoid uneven edges on your project.
The tailor carefully traced the cutline before cutting the fabric for the new suit.
She drew a faint cutline on the cardboard to guide her scissors.
Please follow the cutline when trimming the edges.
To ensure a precise cut, draw a clear cutline on the material.
Before cutting, check that your cutline is straight to avoid mistakes.
The carpenter carefully measured the cutline before using the saw.

line

vscutline

∞ 1.0

A row of words on a page, for example in an ad

is a guide that shows where to separate material

mark

vscutline

468 1.0

A visible line, spot, scratch, or stain on a surface

is a guide placed to show where to separate material

outline

vscutline

65 2.7

A line that shows the outer shape of something

is a guide that indicates where to separate material rather than the outer edge

marker

57 1.1

cutline

7.3

score

13 7.8

cutline singular

cutlines plural

cutline = cut + line (transparent) = cut + line

A direct, literal combination: a 'line' that indicates where to 'cut'.

Cutline is simply cut ('to cut') plus line ('a marked line'), meaning the line you draw or mark to show where to cut the material.