paper cut
The term "paper cut" can refer to a minor physical injury, a step in video editing, a form of decorative art, or a small annoyance.
Definition
B2Medicine
(general)A minor wound caused by a piece of paper or similar thin, sharp material slicing through the skin.
Example
- She winced as she got a paper cut while flipping through the pages.
C1Film
(technical)A text-based outline of the edits to be made in raw footage to create a final video.
Example
- The editor reviewed the paper cut before starting the actual video edits.
B2Art
(general)A decorative design created by cutting paper into shapes or silhouettes.
Example
- The intricate paper cut of a landscape was framed and displayed in the gallery.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)A minor annoyance or small problem that is irritating.
Example
- The delay was just a paper cut in the grand scheme of things.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "paper cut":
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