cutin

1 of 3

noun (1)

cu·​tin ˈkyü-tᵊn How to pronounce cutin (audio)
: 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 3

noun (2)

: something cut in
cut-in adjective

cut in

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verb

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

Examples of cutin in a Sentence

Verb a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Noun
The system feeds the footage into Tesla’s deep neural network that learns the various signals, such as a gradual movement towards the lane divider, that predict the cut-in and take appropriate action like slowing down. Tero Ojanpera, Fortune, 14 June 2023 Before that, Morgan worked as a weekend evening anchor for WNBC-TV in New York while also serving as a cut-in anchor for MSNBC, worked as a weekday evening anchor and reporter at WTVJ-TV in Miami, WISN-TV in Milwaukee and WJTV-TV in Jackson, Mississippi. ABC News, 16 May 2023
Verb
The Cougars’ double-digit lead was cut in half after Lutheran’s Isaiah Williams converted a layup with 3:28 on the clock. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2024 No corners were cut in the high-end chef’s kitchen that is complete with a butler’s pantry, a lounge, and a full suite of appliances from Miele and Wolf, plus custom dark wood cabinets by Poliform and Varenna. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Two said their hours had been cut in retaliation for speaking out about their concerns. Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Most analysts and investors expect a first rate cut in June, though May remains possible. CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024 For the third time at the end of last year, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates and signaled the potential for a rate cut in 2024. Nick Boniakowski, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 After every 210,000 blocks are added to the chain, the reward is cut in half to slow down the pace of adding bitcoin to the supply in circulation. Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 This is because of a historically unprecedented number of next-generation engines entering the market as airlines seek cost savings from fuel efficiency and a cut in greenhouse gas emissions. Oliver Wyman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Walters: Newsom wants to resolve state’s long debate over mental health Pro: Measure is the best chance in decades to change the system Con: Plan will force major cuts in services Editorial: Prop. 1 for mental health deserves support Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutin was in 1612

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Cite this Entry

“Cutin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutin. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cutin

1 of 2 noun
cu·​tin ˈkyüt-ᵊn How to pronounce cutin (audio)
: a substance that contains waxes, fatty acids, soaps, and resins and forms a continuous layer on the outer wall of the epidermis of a plant

cut in

2 of 2 verb
1
: to join in suddenly
cut in on a conversation
2
: to interrupt a dancing couple and take one partner's place
3
: to mix with cutting motions
add the shortening to the flour and cut it in
4
: to include among those who get a cut
I'll cut you in on the profits

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