fine-cut

American  

[fahyn-kuht] / ˈfaɪnˈkʌt /

adjective

1. cut into very thin strips (rough-cut ).

   fine-cut tobacco.

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fine-cut British  

adjective

1. (of tobacco) finely cut or shredded

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Etymology

Origin of fine-cut

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

“The New Life” is a fine-cut gem, its sentences buffed to a gleam, but with troubling implications for our own reactionary era.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

Her latest, "You Were Never Really Here," is only her fourth feature in nearly 20 years, and is both a fine-cut jewel and a raw, jagged shard of emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2018

With the fine-cut precision of a jeweler working with precious gems, Meiring pointed out some of the unusual pieces in his collection of Hanna artifacts.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2016

The pieces of lobster, mixed with mayonnaise and fine-cut celery, tasted on the salty side, rather than oceanic-sweet.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2016

It rose full and green, like a fine-cut stone, above the hills.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury