cutline

American

[kuht-lahyn] / ˈkʌtˌlaɪn /

noun

a caption or legend accompanying a cut or illustration in a publication.

cutline British

/ ˈkʌtˌlaɪn /

noun

a caption accompanying an illustration
a line marked on a piece of wood, metal, etc, to show where it is to be cut

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Etymology

Origin of cutline

First recorded in 1910–15; cut + line ¹

Example Sentences

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Now they were tiptoeing along the cutline for the conference tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

They are 7 ½ games in front of the postseason cutline.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

Also below the cutline is Tyler Reddick, who drives for Hamlin and Michael Jordan at 23XI Racing, and Chris Buescher of RFK Racing.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

Bell, who entered the race below the playoff cutline, will compete in his second straight championship race.

From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2023

Now 11 points below the cutline headed into Talladega, Blaney does not believe he has to win Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

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