Definition of Low-cut

1. Adjective. (of a garment) having a low-cut neckline. "A low-cut neckline"

Exact synonyms: Decollete, Low-necked
Similar to: Necked

2. Adjective. Having a low-cut back. "A backless dress"
Similar to: Backless

Definition of Low-cut

1. Adjective. Cut low, especially (of clothing) so as to reveal part of the breasts. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Low-cut

low-beam(a)
low-birth-weight baby
low-birth-weight infant
low-born
low-bred
low-brow
low-budget
low-bush blueberry
low-cal
low-calorie diet
low-carb
low-carbon steel
low-ceilinged
low-cost
low-cut (current term)
low-density(a)
low-density(p)
low-density lipoprotein
low-density lipoprotein receptors
low-density lipoproteins
low-doc loan
low-doc loans
low-dose CT scanning
low-down
low-end
low-enriched uranium
low-fat
low-fat diet

Literary usage of Low-cut

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"Besides regular and ordinary low" cut rubber overshoes, there are a number of varieties, among which are the following: "Storm slipper" or "Romeo," with ..."

2. The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Guide by National Collegiate Athletic Association (1906)
"Low cut shoe, good quality black leather, with electric sole and ... Special ladies' low cut shoe, selected black leather, roughened electric sole. ..."

3. The Shoe Industry by Frederick James Allen (1922)
"Low cut. A general term applying to such low shoes as Oxford, pump, tie, colonial, slipper, and sandal. McKay Sewed. A mode of shoemaking named after the ..."

4. United States Magazine by Seba Smith, Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith (1856)
"The muslin body is half-low, cut nearly square on the bre;>st. The waist is pointed, hut has neither a band nor lappets Three rows of mallow ribbon trim the ..."

5. Marine Engineer and Naval Architect edited by [Anonymus AC02767386] (1880)
"1. g. is equal to half the product of ig and im The letters ih and g. represent the pressures of the high terminal, initial low, and low cut off ; then by ..."

6. The House and Home: A Practical Book by Lyman Abbott (1896)
"low-cut gowns—now so universally in use in evening dress that they have ... A low- cut gown should not be allowed to show itself at any function of the ..."

7. Economy in the use of steam by Frank Salter (1874)
"But where wire-drawing occurs by the low valve, the low cut-off must not be ... In this case therefore it will be advantageous to keep the low cut-off in ..."

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