cutout

/ˈkʌtˌaʊt/
noun
  1. A shape or figure that has been cut out from a larger piece of material, such as paper, cardboard, or wood.
    • She decorated the window with a colorful paper cutout of a flower.
    • The children made a cardboard cutout of a dinosaur for the school play.
    • The store had a life-size cutout of a movie star for a promotion.
  2. A safety device that automatically interrupts an electric circuit, especially to prevent damage from overload.
    • The power cutout tripped when too many appliances were plugged in.
    • The circuit breaker acts as a cutout to prevent electrical fires.
    • He installed a new cutout to protect the wiring in the old house.
  3. A part of a design or image that is removed or left blank, often for a specific effect.
    • The dress had a cutout at the back, making it stylish and cool.
    • The logo featured a cutout in the center to show the background color.
    • She used a stencil to create a cutout pattern on the wall.
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