Cutlines

/ˈkʌtˌlaɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cutline; multiple captions or explanatory texts below photographs or illustrations in publications.

Etymology

Regular English plural of cutline, formed by adding '-s.' See cutline for etymology of the base word.

Kelly Says

Professional photographers often say that a great cutline can actually make a mediocre photo interesting, while a bad cutline can ruin a great photo by misdirecting what people think they're looking at.

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