crosscutting

[ kraws-kuht-ing, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔsˌkʌt ɪŋ, ˈkrɒs- /

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noun Movies, Television.

the technique of intercutting a scene with portions of another scene, especially to heighten suspense by showing simultaneous action.

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Origin of crosscutting

cross- + cutting

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How to use crosscutting in a sentence

So it wasn't hidden back there in that cross-cutting at all?
The Call of the Beaver Patrol|V. T. Sherman
It seemed to be in one of the chambers connected with the cross-cutting.
The Call of the Beaver Patrol|V. T. Sherman
Practice the feeds by manually moving the tool holder, for surface cutting as well as for cross cutting.
Practical Mechanics for Boys|J. S. Zerbe
It gives the "total footage" for the month, special reference being made to "cross-cutting, winzing and sinking."
Happy Days|Alan Alexander Milne

But all the time we have been talking together you have been having a cross-cutting train of thought underneath.
Quiet Talks with World Winners|S. D. Gordon

British Dictionary definitions for crosscutting

cross-cutting

adjective

linking traditionally separate or independent parties or interestsa multi-agency, cross-cutting approach on drugs

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