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rough cut

–noun Movies.
the first assembly of a film following preliminary cutting and editing.
Compare final cut.


Origin:
1935–40

rough-cut

[ruhf-kuht]
–adjective
cut into small, irregular pieces (contrasted with fine-cut ): rough-cut tobacco.

Origin:
1965–70
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rough-cut   (rŭf'kŭt')
n.  A print of a movie that has not been completely edited.
adj.  Lacking manners and finesse: "a rough-cut man who drew his life with a broad stroke" (Clif Garboden).
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