crosscut

• Существительное, обозначающее диагональный путь или маршрут, который короче обычного.

A noun referring to a diagonal path or a route that is shorter than the usual one.

1. Diagonal pathB1informal

   A path or route that goes diagonally across an area, often used to shorten travel distance.

   Диагональный путь

   • We took a crosscut through the park to reach the station faster.
   • The crosscut saved us ten minutes of walking.
   • There is a crosscut between the two main streets.

   Synonymsbeelinecutoffdiagonalshortcut

2. Shortcut routeB1informal

   A route that is shorter than the usual or main route, often used to save time.

   Кратчайший путь

   • He knew a crosscut through the woods to get to the lake.
   • The crosscut through the alley is quicker than the main road.
   • We discovered a crosscut that bypasses the traffic jam.

   Synonymscutoffshortcut

   Antonymscircuitdetour

• Глагол, означающий разрезать что-либо поперёк, особенно в деревообработке или горном деле, или пересекать или затрагивать несколько категорий или групп.

A verb meaning to cut across something, especially in woodworking or mining, or to intersect or affect multiple categories or groups.

1. Cut diagonallyB2formal

   To cut something using a diagonal line, often across the grain or at an angle.

   Резать поперёк

   • The carpenter crosscut the board to fit the frame.
   • She crosscut the fabric for a tailored fit.
   • He crosscut the logs with a specialized saw.

   Synonymscrosscut acrosscut throughtransecttraverse