1. a shape or figure that has been cut out from paper, cardboard, or other material
2. a device that automatically stops the flow of electric current when there is danger
Usage: electrical
3. an opening cut through something

1. designed to be cut out along marked lines

Examples

• The children made paper cutouts of snowflakes for the winter display.
• She hung a cardboard cutout of her favorite movie star in her room.
• The electrical cutout prevented a fire when the circuit overloaded.
• The dress had decorative cutouts at the shoulders.
• He assembled the cutout model airplane from the kit.
• The safety cutout shut off the motor automatically.
• The magazine included cutout dolls with different outfits.