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

3 of 3

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
Gambia banned cutting in 2015 but did not enforce the ban until last year, when three practitioners were given hefty fines. Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 The sluggish borrowing demand comes even as the Chinese central bank made a surprise cut in the amount of cash that banks must hold in reserve, suggesting the stimulus measure has had little impact. Mary Hui, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024 But due to inflation, that would represent a significant funding cut in real terms. Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024 Markets expect the central bank to hold rates steady this month and begin cutting in June or July, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Investors will keep a close watch on its latest Summary of Economic Projections. Krystal Hur, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024 Further, in 2020, several aldermen pushed the city to explore a 10% cut in the police budget for 2021, but no such budget amendments were proposed or voted on. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024 Households, which already are enjoying the return of real wage growth, can expect a further lift in April after Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced another 2-point cut in National Insurance Contributions in his budget last week. Andrew Atkinson, Fortune Europe, 13 Mar. 2024 Several former co-workers who were cut in earlier waves landed new jobs quickly, Dotson says. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 On Monday, the board announced UA President Robbins would be taking a 10% pay cut in the midst of the financial stressors. The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 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 29 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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