rough cut
noun
,
Movies.
1.
the first assembly of a film following preliminary cutting and editing.
Compare
final cut
.
Origin
1935-40
rough-cut
[
ruhf
-
kuht
]
/ˈrʌfˈkʌt/
adjective
1.
cut into small, irregular pieces (contrasted with
fine-cut
):
rough-cut tobacco.
Origin
1965-70
Examples from the web for
rough cut
The best woods to use are
rough cut
cedar or redwood.
Building materials consist primarily of
rough cut
stone and heavy timbers.
rough cut
at peak demand, comparison of design alternatives.
British Dictionary definitions for
rough cut
rough-cut
noun
1.
a first edited version of a film with the scenes in sequence and the soundtrack synchronized