cutline

/ˈkʌtlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A line that marks the boundary of a cutting area or a line of text used to separate stories or articles in a newspaper or magazine

“The editor will need to adjust the cutline to fit the new image size.”

2. verb

To cut or remove something along a marked line

“The machine will cut the metal along the cutline.”

Synonyms

  • boundary
  • cut

Antonyms

  • enlargement
  • extension