noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
freshly cut
Describes something that has just been cut, such as flowers, vegetables, or hair.
切り立ての花を花瓶に生けた。
I arranged freshly cut flowers in a vase.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
freshly tailored
Used for clothing or fabric that has just been cut and sewn.
切り立てのスーツを着て面接に行った。
I went to the interview wearing a freshly tailored suit.
noun
tree cut to specified length (for kemari court corners)
Historical term from kemari (traditional football); refers to a tree trimmed to a set length for court corners.
See also: 蹴鞠 (けまり)
蹴鞠の庭には四隅に切り立てが植えられていた。
In the kemari court, trees cut to specified length were planted at the four corners.
Compound of 切り (kiri, 'cutting', continuative form of 切る) + 立て (tate, 'just done', suffix). The exact historical derivation is straightforward.