Tray-Cut

Tray-Cut

v. To create a tray by cutting away the entire top part of a CARDBOARD CASE, leaving only the bottom and an attached railing-like portion that sticks up an inch or so around all sides: “Tray-cut and aisle-stack that cereal.” —n. A case cut in such fashion. See also BASE-CUT, BOX CUTTER, H-CUT, LIFT-CUT, PEEK-CUT, SHARK-CUT, STACK-CUT, TAPE-CUT, TOP-CUT, WINDOW-CUT, X-CUT.

TIP: A Cut Above. Making a TRAY- or WINDOW-CUT? Whenever possible, turn the CASE on its side so you're cutting down from above. This allows the contents to settle away from the CUTTER blade, so you're less likely to damage anything inside.