Overcut
Pronunciation: /ɑˈvɚkət/
Overcut (verb)
- 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)
- 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.