The word “cutout” can refer to several things:
1. **Noun**: A cutout is a shape or figure that has been cut out from a larger material, often for decoration or design purposes. For example, a paper cutout is a piece of paper that has been cut into a specific shape.
2. **Noun**: It can also refer to a design or graphic element in art or print that has been cut out from its background, often to be used as a standalone piece.
3. **Adjective**: The term can describe something that has been removed or excluded from something else. For example, a cutout section in a text or image.
4. **Verb** (informal): To “cut out” can mean to stop doing something, such as a behavior or activity.
The context in which the word is used usually clarifies its specific meaning.