crosscutting

[kraws-kuht-ing, kros-]

noun

Movies, Television.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosscutting¹

cross- + cutting

Example Sentences

But crosscutting concerns for months had made it impossible to gain traction.

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And yet, the series takes pains to connect them, thematically and visually, in the editing process, through crosscutting that links them throughout different periods of their lives.

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There are a few crosscutting themes in my work — thriller aspect with “Blackfish,” but also can I say something remotely important in a new way?

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The changing circulation patterns also lead to more crosscutting wind shear, which can stymie storm development.

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Calm skies must also prevail because crosscutting winds called shear can rip holes in a nascent hurricane’s vortex.

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