Shortcut
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths. A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps. A symlink (symbolic file link); especially, one that appears as an icon.
Crosscut
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cut across somethingTo cut repeatedly between two concurrent scenes in a film
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A crosswise cutA shortcutAn instance of filmic crosscuttingA crosscut saw