Cut-out pattern (7)
I believe the answer is:
stencil
'cut-out pattern' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stencil that I've seen before include "Aid for drawing" , "Cut out pattern for painting a design" , "Perforated sheet for producing patterns or symbols" , "Cut-out for painting patterns or shapes" , "Sheet with holes used to make ink or paint patterns" .)