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Cutting
01
the process of carving or removing material from a hard surface to form a shape or design
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
Careful cutting of vegetables makes cooking easier.
The cutting of the rope released the boat.
Examples
She took a cutting from the rose bush and placed it in water to encourage root growth.
The gardener shared a cutting of his prized fig tree with his neighbor, who wanted to grow one as well.
05
the act of shortening something by trimming or removing its ends
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
The wine underwent cutting before sale.
The pharmacist recommended cutting the syrup.
08
the act of splitting a deck of cards prior to dealing
Examples
He did the cutting of the deck before the game.
Cutting ensures fairness in card games.
09
a portion removed from a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
Dialect
British
Examples
She saved a cutting from the article.
The archive contains cuttings from old papers.
10
a portion cut off from a larger whole
Examples
He planted a cutting from the rose bush.
The chef used a cutting of meat for the stew.
cutting
Examples
The cutting wind made it nearly impossible to stay outside.
They braved the cutting cold to finish the hike.
02
causing pain or discomfort as if caused by a sharp instrument
Examples
He felt a cutting pain in his side.
A cutting ache ran through his muscles after the workout.
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