rough cut

¹ American  

noun

Movies.

1. the first assembly of a film following preliminary cutting and editing.

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rough-cut ² American  

[ruhf-kuht] / ˈrʌfˈkʌt /

adjective

1. cut into small, irregular pieces (fine-cut ).

   rough-cut tobacco.

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rough-cut British  

noun

1. a first edited version of a film with the scenes in sequence and the soundtrack synchronized

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Etymology

Origin of rough cut¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Origin of rough-cut²

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Then they let me see a rough cut at the end of the day of my voice with her face and actions, and it was like a third person.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

Collette was filming “Mafia Mamma” in Rome when she received the offer last summer and was shown a rough cut of the first few episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Keen fans of the musical Wicked will be wishing they were at the convention, as cinema owners were treated to a rough cut of a brief section of the new film.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2023

Since he isn’t an expert, he said, he stuck to translating terminology and sent a rough cut to supporters, some of whom have health insurance expertise, for accuracy and feedback.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2022

“Which I doubt;” His voice was oddly and beautifully rough cut, as some small boys’ voices are.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger