CUTOFF

Cutoff

In a steam engine, cutoff is the point in the piston stroke at which the inlet valve is closed. On a steam locomotive, the cutoff is controlled by the reversing gear.

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Cut-off

Cut-offs are usually made from leather or denim jackets with their sleeves removed, or cut very short, and often adorned with patches, badges and painted artwork that display motorcycle club affiliations known as colors, or alternatively band names, political affiliations, beliefs or sexual acts performed.

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cut off

Noun

  1. fuse.
    A thermal cut-off.

Verb

  1. To remove via cutting.
  2. To isolate or remove from contact.
  3. To stop providing funds to someone.
    His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job.
  4. To end abruptly.
    My phone call was cut off before I could get the information.
  5. To interrupt (someone speaking).
    That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my theses.
  6. To swerve in front of (another car).


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cutoff

Noun

  1. The point at which something terminates or to which it is limited.
  2. A road, path of channel that provides a shorter or quicker path; a shortcut.
  3. A device that stops the flow of a current.
  4. A cessation in a flow or activity.
  5. The player who acts directly before the player on the button preflop in Texas hold 'em.
  6. shorts made by cutting off the legs from trousers


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