1) A cross section is a cut through something (such as a coaxial cable ) at an angle perpendicular to its axis in order to view its interior structure. A well-known example is a cross section of a tree that shows its growth rings and tells its age.
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Is "cut" a noun and "throughout" a preposition or "cut through" a phrasal verb?
"cut" is a noun. "through" is a preposition. There is no "throughout" (I guess you just made a slip when typing).
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"cut" is a noun. "through" is a preposition. There is no "throughout" (I guess you just made a slip when typing).