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Webster 1913 Edition


Cut-out

Cut′-outˊ

(kŭt′outˊ)
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Noun.
(a)
1.
(Telegraphy)
A species of switch for changing the current from one circuit to another, or for shortening a circuit.
(b)
(Elec.)
A device for breaking or separating a portion of circuit.