裁ち落とし
Meanings
1
trimming edges; cutting off margins
Refers to the action of cutting off excess edges in printing, sewing, cooking, etc. Often used in contexts like bookbinding, photo trimming, or dough trimming.
At the printing shop, they trim the edges to adjust the book size.
The trimmings from the pie dough can be used for another dish.
2
The leftover pieces after cutting off edges; scraps from trimming.
We collect the trimmings to use for papermaking.