crosscut vs scotch

crosscut

noun
  • A crosswise cut. 

  • A shortcut. 

  • A crosscut saw. 

  • A level driven across the course of a vein, or across the main workings, as from one gangway to another. 

  • An instance of filmic crosscutting. 

verb
  • To cut (wood, lumber) across the grain. 

  • To cut across something. 

  • To cut repeatedly between two concurrent scenes. 

scotch

noun
  • A surface cut or abrasion. 

  • A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch. 

  • Scotch tape 

  • A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping. 

verb
  • To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor. 

  • To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads. 

  • To rape. 

  • To prevent (something) from being successful. 

  • To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument. 

  • To block a wheel or other round object. 

  • To cut or score; to wound superficially. 

How often have the words crosscut and scotch occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )