miscut

/mɪsˈkʌt/

Definitions

1. noun

A cut that is not even or symmetrical, especially one that is made by cutting through a material at an uneven angle.

“The carpenter had to make several miscuts while building the shelves, which wasted a lot of material.”

2. verb

To cut or divide something unevenly, often resulting in waste or an unsymmetrical shape.

“If you miscut the wood, it may not fit properly in the cabinet.”

Synonyms

  • crooked cut
  • uneven cut

Antonyms

  • even cut
  • symmetrical cut