cutout

• Nom désignant un dispositif qui interrompt un circuit électrique en cas de surcharge, une photographie dont l'arrière-plan a été supprimé, ou une partie découpée ou destinée à être découpée.

A noun referring to a device that interrupts an electric circuit during an overload, a photograph with the background removed, or a part that is or is intended to be cut out.

1. Electrical safety deviceB2formaltechnical

   A switch or device that automatically interrupts an electric circuit when the current exceeds a safe level, preventing damage or fire.

   Coupe-circuit

   • The electrician installed a new cutout to protect the wiring.
   • When the power surged, the cutout tripped and shut off the system.
   • Always check the cutout before resetting the circuit.

   Synonymescircuit breakerfuse

2. Isolated photographB1informalart

   A photograph or image from which the background has been digitally or physically removed, leaving only the main subject.

   Photographie détourée

   • She used a cutout of the product for the advertisement.
   • The designer created a cutout of the model for the collage.
   • Cutouts are often used in graphic design to focus on the subject.

   Synonymesclippingextraction

3. Removed pieceB1formal

   A part that has been cut out or is intended to be cut out from a larger piece of material, such as paper, fabric, or metal.

   Morceau découpé

   • The dress pattern includes a cutout for the neckline.
   • He carefully removed the cutout from the cardboard sheet.
   • The puzzle piece was a perfect cutout of the shape.

   Synonymesclipclippingcuttingsnip