precut

pre·cut

 (prē′kŭt′)
adj.
Cut into size or shape before being marketed, assembled, or used: precut fillet of fish; precut construction materials.
tr.v. (prē-kŭt′) pre·cut, pre·cut·ting, pre·cuts
To cut into size or shape before marketing, assembling, or using.
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precut

(priːˈkʌt)
n
1. any precut item
2. (Mining & Quarrying) an initial cut made in a coalface prior to the main mining process
adj
3. cut in advance
4. (Building) (of a building) made of precut materials
vb (tr)
5. to cut (esp building materials) to the desired shape and size in advance
6. (Mining & Quarrying) to make an initial cut into (a coalface) before mining the coal
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The report finds that end-users have a marked preference for rolls vis-a-vis precut tapes.
"Laser finishing gives customers added capacity compared to precut labels or blade finishers," says Shaan Patel of Arrow Systems.
Initial interviews revealed that infected persons consumed various fresh foods and shopped at grocery chain A; focused questionnaires identified precut coconut pieces from grocery chain A as a common vehicle.
Starting Sunday, elderly passengers will receive a 20-percent discount and VAT exemption for domestic flights, online booking and check-in; special meals, including precut meals; curbside drop-off and pick-up points and priority check-in and immigration lanes.
The fruit salad mixes included precut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and cut fruit medley products from the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis.
Hunt for your perfect Christmas trees on the farm or choose a precut tree.
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Children ages 8 and older will be able to stitch and stuff an assortment of twelve fuzzy animals from felt using the "Sew Mini Animals" kit (9781338106442, $21.99) that includes a 48 page book of instructions; 3 pages of paper patterns; 12 sheets of acrylic felt; 32 yards of cotton floss in 8 colors; a 30 piece set of precut acrylic felt eyes and cheeks; 2 embroidery needles; and 1 ounce of polyfill stuffing.
Give your child a small paper plate and some precut pictures.