Overcut

Pronunciation: /ɑˈvɚkət/

Overcut (verb)

  1. to remove more material than needed when cutting.

Examples

  • The stylist overcut the client's hair, making it shorter than desired.
  • Be careful not to overcut the fabric when sewing.

Common collocations: overcut the budget, overcut the lawn, overcut in spending, overcut of resources

Overcut (noun)

  1. the act of cutting away too much material.

Examples

  • The overcut of the forest led to environmental concerns.
  • An overcut in production can lead to waste.

Synonyms of Overcut

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Overcut

  • When discussing cutting less than needed.