Definition of «to cut the sides»

To cut the sides means to trim or remove the edges of something, such as hair or an object, to make it shorter or neater.

Brush cut sides of squash halves with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. (beefitswhatsfordinner.com)
Slice tomatoes in half then place cut side down onto baking sheet. (thewickednoodle.com)
Place peppers in an 8 - or 9 - inch (20 or 23 cm) square baking dish, with cut sides up. (gobarley.com)
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