Lõikum

Lõikum is an Estonian noun that refers to the act of cutting, splitting, or dividing something into parts, as well as to the resulting piece or section. The word is formed from the verb lõikama, meaning “to cut,” with a nominal suffix, and it appears primarily in technical, industrial, and agricultural contexts.

In geology and mining, lõikum is used to describe a discontinuity or fracture within rock, ore bodies, or geological formations. It denotes a separation that can influence how rocks are interpreted, mined, or engineered, such as joints, faults, or other structural breaks.

In carpentry, metalworking, and other manufacturing fields, lõikum denotes the process of cutting material to size or to a specified shape. It can refer to preliminary or final steps in production where portions of material are removed to achieve required dimensions or forms.

In forestry and agriculture, the term can describe trimming or the selective removal of branches and shoots to influence growth, health, or form of plants and trees. The concept encompasses both routine maintenance cuts and more extensive removal activities.

In printing, publishing, and graphic arts, lõikum may be used to describe cropping or trimming of images, layouts, or pages to fit a desired format, margins, or deliverable size.

See also: lõik, lõikamine. The term lõikum is common in Estonian technical vocabulary and appears in specialized texts across disciplines, while everyday speech more often uses more specific terms for cutting or trimming in a given context.