noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which is or has been forecut.

Verb

1. 1
   To cut beforehand or in advance. transitive
2. 2
   To cut the front or forward part of (a thing) transitive

Etymology

From fore- + cut.

Related phrases

in advance

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