offcut

/ˈɒfˌkʌt/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of material, typically a piece of wood, that is left over from a manufacturing process

“The carpenter used an offcut to create a decorative shelf.”

2. noun

a piece of fabric that is left over from cutting out a garment or textile

“The seamstress found an offcut of silk to use as a trim for the wedding dress.”

Synonyms

  • leftover
  • remnant
  • scrap

Antonyms

  • complete piece
  • whole