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Cutting
01
the process of carving or removing material from a hard surface to form a shape or design
Exemples
The jeweler displayed a cutting of gemstones.
The artisan 's cutting of metal produced intricate designs.
02
the process of selecting and joining scenes to create a finished film
Exemples
The director supervised the cutting of the movie.
She spent hours on the cutting to improve pacing.
03
the act of slicing, chopping, or separating something into parts
Exemples
Careful cutting of vegetables makes cooking easier.
The cutting of the rope released the boat.
04
bouture, marcotte
a part of a plant that is cut off so that it can be grown into a new plant
Exemples
She took a cutting from the rose bush and placed it in water to encourage root growth.
Elle a pris une bouture du rosier et l'a placée dans l'eau pour favoriser la croissance des racines.
The gardener shared a cutting of his prized fig tree with his neighbor, who wanted to grow one as well.
Le jardinier a partagé une bouture de son précieux figuier avec son voisin, qui voulait en cultiver un également.
05
the act of shortening something by trimming or removing its ends
Exemples
The chef 's cutting of vegetables saved cooking time.
The carpenter completed a cutting of the timber to fit the frame.
06
the act of piercing, slicing, or opening something with a sharp edge
Exemples
A deep cutting injured his hand.
The surgeon performed a cutting to remove the tissue.
07
the act of mixing a substance with another to reduce its strength
Exemples
The wine underwent cutting before sale.
The pharmacist recommended cutting the syrup.
08
the act of splitting a deck of cards prior to dealing
Exemples
He did the cutting of the deck before the game.
Cutting ensures fairness in card games.
09
coupure
a portion removed from a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
Dialect
British
British
Exemples
She saved a cutting from the article.
The archive contains cuttings from old papers.
10
a portion cut off from a larger whole
Exemples
He planted a cutting from the rose bush.
The chef used a cutting of meat for the stew.
cutting
Exemples
The cutting wind made it nearly impossible to stay outside.
Le vent glacial rendait presque impossible de rester dehors.
They braved the cutting cold to finish the hike.
Ils ont bravé le froid coupant pour terminer la randonnée.
02
causing pain or discomfort as if caused by a sharp instrument
Exemples
He felt a cutting pain in his side.
A cutting ache ran through his muscles after the workout.
Exemples
His cutting remarks about her presentation left her feeling embarrassed and hurt.
Ses remarques cinglantes sur sa présentation l'ont laissée embarrassée et blessée.
The cutting tone of the feedback made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.
Le ton coupant des retours a rendu difficile pour l'équipe de rester motivée.
Arbre Lexical
cutting
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