ready-cut
|read-y-cut|
/ˈrɛdi kʌt/
pre-cut; prepared by cutting in advance
Etymology
'ready-cut' originates from Modern English, specifically as a compound of the words 'ready' (meaning prepared) and 'cut' (meaning to divide or shape by cutting).
'ready-cut' was formed by compounding 'ready' + 'cut' during the development of industrial and ready-made goods terminology (19th–20th century), and entered usage to describe materials prepared in advance.
Initially it simply described something that was 'prepared and cut'; over time it became specialized to mean 'pre-cut for immediate use' in manufacturing, retail, and DIY contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of material (such as wood, fabric, or metal) that has been cut in advance to a specified size or shape; a pre-cut item.
He bought several ready-cut to fit the window frame.
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Last updated: 2025/10/27 17:51