crosscut

cross·cut  (krôskt, krs-)

v. cross·cut, cross·cut·ting, cross·cuts

v.tr.

1. To cut or run across or through.

2. To cut using a crosscut saw.

3. To interweave (two separate, usually concurrent scenes) in a film.

v.intr.

To use the cinematic technique of crosscutting.

adj.

1. Constructed or used for cutting crosswise: crosscut teeth on a saw.

2. Cut across or crosswise: a crosscut slice of beef; a crosscut incision.

n.

1. A course or cut going crosswise.

2. A path more direct than the main path; a shortcut.

3. A level in a mine driven so that it intersects a vein of ore.

4. A crosscut saw.

5. An example of the cinematic technique of crosscutting.

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crosscut [ˈkrɒsˌkʌt]

adj

cut at right angles or obliquely to the major axis

n

1. a transverse cut or course

2. a less common word for short cut

3. (Mining & Quarrying) Mining a tunnel through a vein of ore or from the shaft to a vein

vb -cuts, -cutting, -cut

1. to cut across

2. (Performing Arts) Also intercut Films to link (two sequences or two shots) so that they appear to be taking place at the same time

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	crosscut - a diagonal path                       itinerary, route, path - an established line of travel or access
	2.	crosscut - a route shorter than the usual one   shortcut, cutoff road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
Verb	1.	crosscut - cut using a diagonal line cut across cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope"