offcut

verb
/ˈɒfkʌt/UK

Etymology

From Middle English ofcutten, of-kitten, equivalent to off- + cut.

  1. inherited from ofcutten

Definitions

  1. To cut off.

    • Many stockholders operate in a restricted space and it is thus difficult to allocate much room to offcut storage.
    • We may observe a tool mark (slice made in hot metal), showing that the smith tried to offcut a small piece of metal 30 mm long and 6 by 7 mm in section, and it is possible, given its size, that it was intended for producing a nail [...]
  2. A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed

    A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed; surplus.

  3. Cut off.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. Excess

      Excess; surplus.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA