cutaway
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkʌtəˌweɪ/
KK: /ˈkʌtəˌweɪ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has sections removed or displayed to show the inside or inner workings.
Example
The cutaway design of the model allowed us to see how the engine operates.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more cutaway
Superlative: most cutaway
Conversation
Did you see that new model of the car with the cutaway design?
Yeah, it looks so cool! You can see all the inner workings.
I love how the cutaway feature helps you understand the mechanics better.
Exactly! It's a great way to appreciate the engineering behind it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exposed
revealed
uncovered
Antonyms
covered
concealed
hidden
noun
Definition
A type of image or model that shows the inside of an object by removing part of its outer layer, or a brief scene in a film that shows something related to the main action.
Example
The architect presented a cutaway of the building to show how the different floors would be arranged.
Conversation
Did you see the cutaway shot in that movie last night?
Yeah, it added a cool perspective to the story!
I love how it showed what was happening simultaneously.
Root Explanation
Cutaway → It is formed from "cut" (from Old English "cyttan", meaning to sever or divide) and "away" (meaning from a place or position). The word "cutaway" refers to a part that has been severed or removed from a whole, often used in design or illustration to show internal features.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'severed' ('cut') and is now 'removed' ('away') to reveal what’s inside.
Visually Confused Words
castaway