fine-cut
[fahyn-kuht]
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adjective
cut into very thin strips (contrasted with rough-cut): fine-cut tobacco.
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Origin of fine-cut
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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Examples from the Web for fine-cut
Historical Examples of fine-cut
No attar of roses could be sweeter than that paper of fine-cut.
The Land of ThorJ. Ross Browne
He had also returned to his earlier habit of chewing "fine-cut."
Never-Fail BlakeArthur Stringer
Her lover was tall, straight and athletic, with a proud, fine-cut face.
The Goddess of AtvatabarWilliam R. Bradshaw
Soak half a cup of fine-cut candied fruit in wine an hour or more.
Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish DaintiesJanet McKenzie Hill
Fine-cut is finer and shorter shreds than the long-cut, and the tobacco used is usually of a less gummy kind.
Tobacco LeavesW. A. Brennan
fine-cut
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