symmetrical-cutting
nounUK /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl ˈkʌtɪŋ/
US /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Symmetrical cutting means cutting something so both sides look exactly the same.
We practiced symmetrical cutting by folding the paper and cutting a heart shape.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A cutting technique in which a folded material is cut so the unfolded piece is identical on both sides.
The teacher showed symmetrical cutting to make paper snowflakes.
3. In design and craft, cutting two halves that mirror each other to form a balanced whole.
Symmetrical cutting helped the children create matching butterfly wings.
4. A method of trimming where equal amounts are removed from opposite sides.
The gardener used symmetrical cutting to shape the hedge evenly.