table cut
Americannoun
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a variety of step cut in which a very large table is joined to the girdle with a bevel.
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(formerly) a diamond cut in which the natural octahedral crystal of the diamond is used intact, the only cutting being in the formation of the table and culet.
Etymology
Origin of table cut
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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After each race, she has essentially hopped up onto an operating table, cut herself open and handed out scalpels to give observers the chance to dissect every aspect of what’s going on.
From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022
Coggeshall's proudest achievement: a $3.50 table, cut from a single piece of plywood.
From Time Magazine Archive
Instructors line up herbs on a thin wooden table cut from a single log.
From Time Magazine Archive
A charitable New York poolroom lent a table, cut off the recorded music out of respect for the occasion, and crowded in 1,000 of the faithful.
From Time Magazine Archive
Lois stripped down her sleeves and set the table, cut ham and fried it, fried eggs, and soon sat opposite Mrs. Armadale pouring her out a cup of tea.
From Nobody by Warner, Susan
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