cutin
1 of 3noun (1)
cu·tin ˈkyü-tᵊn 
: an insoluble mixture containing waxes, fatty acids, soaps, and resinous material that forms a continuous layer on the outer epidermal wall of a plant
cut-in
2 of 3noun (2)
ˈkət-ˌin
: something cut in
cut-in adjective
cut in
3 of 3verb
cut in; cutting in; cuts in
intransitive verb
1
: to thrust oneself into a position between others or belonging to another
2
: to join in something suddenly
cut in on the conversation
3
: to interrupt a dancing couple and take one as one's partner
4
: to become automatically connected or started in operation
waiting for the auxiliary motor to cut in
transitive verb
1
: to mix with cutting motions
after sifting the flour into a mixing bowl, cut the lard in
2
: to introduce into a number, group, or sequence
3
: to connect into an electrical circuit to a mechanical apparatus so as to permit operation
4
: to include especially among those benefiting or favored
cut them in on the profits
Synonyms
Verb
- break in
- chime in
- chip in [chiefly British]
- interpose
- interrupt
- intrude
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Example Sentences
Verb a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship
Recent Examples on the Web
Matt Simon, WIRED, 21 June 2018 The scientists hypothesized that this new plastic-eating enzyme must have evolved from an older cutin-eating enzyme. Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2018 After studying this bacteria, the researchers found the enzyme, which is similar to the enzyme many bacteria already use to break down a different chemical, called cutin. Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2018 Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a 10% cut in his country’s energy use in coming weeks and months to avoid the risk of rationing and cuts this winter. Hanna Arhirova, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Russia, the biggest non-OPEC member, had signaled its opposition to a production cut in recent days. Benoit Faucon, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 Its drop in average daily attendance coincides with a significant cut in its operating hours following its reopening in October 2020. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 In a recent Salt Lake Tribune editorial, Rohner argued cutting the state portion of the sales tax on groceries will benefit more Utahns than a cut in income taxes. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The request touted the findings of the Henry Ford study, which claimed that early treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut in half the death rate in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 Thousands of TikTokers weighed in on the cut in the comments section, with many unable to decide on the inspiration behind the look. Fiona Ward, Glamour, 26 July 2022 Alabama Arise also commissioned a poll and released its findings in March that showed nearly 60% support for removing the state sales tax on groceries as long as there was not a cut in education funding. al, 24 July 2022 See More
Noun
Earth’s atmosphere has a habit of desiccating things, after all, so plants evolved something called cutin, a waxy barrier against the elements. Matt Simon, WIRED, 21 June 2018 The scientists hypothesized that this new plastic-eating enzyme must have evolved from an older cutin-eating enzyme. Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2018 After studying this bacteria, the researchers found the enzyme, which is similar to the enzyme many bacteria already use to break down a different chemical, called cutin. Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 17 Apr. 2018 Verb
Don’t throw away the box but use one side of it as the bottom of the cube, the other on top of the fan with a hole cut in the round shape of turning fan blades. Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a 10% cut in his country’s energy use in coming weeks and months to avoid the risk of rationing and cuts this winter. Hanna Arhirova, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Russia, the biggest non-OPEC member, had signaled its opposition to a production cut in recent days. Benoit Faucon, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 Its drop in average daily attendance coincides with a significant cut in its operating hours following its reopening in October 2020. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 In a recent Salt Lake Tribune editorial, Rohner argued cutting the state portion of the sales tax on groceries will benefit more Utahns than a cut in income taxes. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The request touted the findings of the Henry Ford study, which claimed that early treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut in half the death rate in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 Thousands of TikTokers weighed in on the cut in the comments section, with many unable to decide on the inspiration behind the look. Fiona Ward, Glamour, 26 July 2022 Alabama Arise also commissioned a poll and released its findings in March that showed nearly 60% support for removing the state sales tax on groceries as long as there was not a cut in education funding. al, 24 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin cutis
First Known Use
Noun (1)
circa 1872, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1883, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1612, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1