Cut Away (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove by cutting off or away; "cut away the branch that sticks out".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The surgeon carefully cut away the damaged tissue to promote healing.
- The gardener used pruning shears to cut away the dead flowers from the plant.
- The rescue team worked to cut away the wreckage to free the trapped passengers.
- The carpenter used a saw to cut away the rotten wood from the floorboards.
- The stylist used scissors to cut away the split ends from the client's hair.
Meaning 2
Move quickly to another scene or focus when filming; "`cut away now!' the director shouted".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.