cutaway

• Nom désignant une représentation (dessin ou modèle) dont une partie de l'enveloppe extérieure est enlevée pour montrer la structure interne ; désigne aussi un type de manteau pour homme, taillé en biais de la taille vers le bas du dos.

A noun referring to a representation, such as a drawing or model, where the outer layer is removed to reveal the internal structure; also denotes a type of man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees.

1. Technical illustrationB2formal

   A drawing or model of an object where the outer layer is removed to show the internal structure.

   vue en coupe écorchée

   • The manual includes a cutaway of the engine to explain its parts.
   • Architects often use cutaway drawings to reveal the interior layout.
   • The museum displayed a cutaway model of a human heart.

   Synonymescross-sectionsection

2. Type of coatC1formalbritish

   A man's formal coat that is cut diagonally from the waist down to the back of the knees, typically worn for formal occasions.

   Habit à queue de morue

   • He wore a cutaway coat to the wedding ceremony.
   • The groom looked elegant in his traditional cutaway.
   • Cutaway coats are rarely seen outside of formal events today.

   Synonymesmorning coat