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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

overcuts

/ˈoʊvərˌkʌts/ noun · British & US
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What does overcuts mean?

noun

Overcuts are areas of rock or stone that have been cut away by erosion or other natural processes, often revealing underlying geological features. In film editing, overcuts are a type of cut where a new shot is inserted into a scene, often to add emphasis or create a new perspective.

Example

"The hikers navigated through the overcuts in the rocky terrain, careful not to slip on the loose stones."

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