Definition of Cut across

1. Verb. Travel across or pass over. "These men cut across the river"; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"


2. Verb. Be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations. "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines"
Generic synonyms: Be

3. Verb. Cut using a diagonal line.
Exact synonyms: Crosscut
Generic synonyms: Cut
Derivative terms: Crosscut

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cut Across

cut-outs
cut-price
cut-rate
cut-rate sale
cut-throat
cut-throat razor
cut-throat razors
cut-up
cut a caper
cut a dash
cut a rug
cut a swath
cut a swathe
cut a wide swath
cut a wide swathe
cut across (current term)
cut and cover
cut and dried
cut and paste
cut and run
cut away
cut back
cut bait
cut both ways
cut capers
cut corners
cut down
cut fastball
cut from the same cloth

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