In the continuity editing system, a cut which presents continuous time from shot to shot but which mis-matches the position of figures or objects.

In the continuity editing system, a cut which purports to show continuous time and space from shot to shot but which actually mismatches the position of figures or objects in the scene.

Cheat cuts were also often used to disguise the relatively short stature of leading men in relation to their statuesque female co-stars.