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cut out † Esp. West 
separate one or two or more animals from a herd.
- c1895 (1966) I wanted to cut out some cattle that were required and to let the rest go.
- 1908 . . . Marie's pony took the bit in his mouth and bolted, wheeling . . . and cutting out the biggest of buffaloes for the hunt. . . .
- 1962 In the afternoon, they rode straight into the herd, dexterously cutting out the cows and calves belonging to each rancher.
- 1964 . . . a third herd [of reindeer] was to be cut out and placed under Eskimo ownership. . . .
- c1895 (1966) I wanted to cut out some cattle that were required and to let the rest go.