noun
- pieces of material (such as wood, fabric, or metal) that remain after the main part has been cut out or used
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- The carpenter saved the wood offcuts for small projects.
- She used fabric offcuts to make a patchwork quilt.
- The metal offcuts were recycled at the scrapyard.
- Don’t throw away those leather offcuts – they’re perfect for bookmarks.
- The furniture maker sold his offcuts to hobbyists at a discount.
- Paper offcuts from the printing shop were donated to the art class.