Crosscut (verb)

To cut or make a perpendicular line or cut across something.

Origin:

Derived from the combination of the words 'cross' and 'cut'.

Examples:

1. The lumberjack crosscut the tree into smaller sections.
2. The chef crosscut the potatoes into thin slices.
3. The geologist crosscut the rock to study the layers.
4. The carpenter crosscut the board to the correct length.
5. The sawmill crosscut the log into planks for building.