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

He will start fifth Sunday but he’s below the cutline in 12th in the standings.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

Chastain entered Talladega, the middle race of the round of 12, ranked sixth in the Cup standings and 12 points above the cutline.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

His last-place finish dropped him below the cutline and forced him into a high-pressure situation next week on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

From Washington Times • Oct. 1, 2023

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