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uncut

adjective
un·​cut | \ ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio) \

Definition of uncut

1 : not cut down or cut into
2 : not shaped by cutting an uncut diamond
3 of a book : not having the folds of the leaves slit
4 : not abridged, curtailed, or expurgated the film's uncut version
5 : not diluted or adulterated uncut gin uncut heroin

Examples of uncut in a Sentence

His hair was uncut but neat. the uncut version of the film

Recent Examples on the Web

Police notified the Maine Township code enforcement office about the uncut grass because the property is located within that department’s jurisdiction, Tornabene said. Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Police: Body of Niles woman found in house months after her death," 7 Sep. 2019 From 10,000 feet, Salinas resembles an uncut diamond in the middle of a patchwork quilt of lettuce fields. Nick Rahaim, SFChronicle.com, "Salinas is more than Steinbeck. An insider’s guide to visiting the city," 5 Sep. 2019 The demand for wilderness and uncut areas have just dramatically increased. Anchorage Daily News, "Trump pushes to allow new logging in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest," 27 Aug. 2019 The film opens with a 15-minute-long uncut overhead shot of Affleck and newcomer Anna Pniowsky facing each other in their sleeping bags. Owen Gleiberman, chicagotribune.com, "‘Light of My Life’ review: Casey Affleck directs father, daughter on a rudderless journey through dystopian times," 7 Aug. 2019 Cooking eggplant in this primal way — putting the uncut vegetable directly on the grill grates — always excites me. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, "This silky and smoky grilled eggplant salad makes a sumptuous side," 25 July 2019 For those seeking an escape from reality, moral weight, uncut by other satisfactions, can drive viewers away. Emily Nussbaum, The New Yorker, "How “When They See Us” and “Chernobyl” Make Us Look," 17 June 2019 Young Jedi and merciless members of the Empire are running rampant in the first 15-minute, uncut gameplay trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Julia Alexander, The Verge, "Watch Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s E3 gameplay trailer," 8 June 2019 Pipe some chocolate frosting on an uncut flat side of marshmallow; press on Necco wafer. Woman's Day, "Bubble Bath Cake," 24 Jan. 2012

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First Known Use of uncut

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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uncut

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of uncut

: allowed to continue growing
: not cut into a different shape
: not shortened or edited

uncut

adjective
un·​cut | \ ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio) \

Kids Definition of uncut

1 : not cut down or cut into uncut forests
2 : not shaped by cutting an uncut diamond

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