cutting
cu
ˈkə
tting
tɪng
ting
British pronunciation
/kˈʌtɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "cutting"in English

Cutting
01

the process of carving or removing material from a hard surface to form a shape or design

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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

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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

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Careful cutting of vegetables makes cooking easier.
The cutting of the rope released the boat.
04

a part of a plant that is cut off so that it can be grown into a new plant

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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

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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

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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

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The wine underwent cutting before sale.
The pharmacist recommended cutting the syrup.
08

the act of splitting a deck of cards prior to dealing

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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

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She saved a cutting from the article.
The archive contains cuttings from old papers.
10

a portion cut off from a larger whole

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He planted a cutting from the rose bush.
The chef used a cutting of meat for the stew.
cutting
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sharply cold, often causing discomfort

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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

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He felt a cutting pain in his side.
A cutting ache ran through his muscles after the workout.
03

sharp and harsh in a way that is intended to hurt or offend

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His cutting remarks about her presentation left her feeling embarrassed and hurt.
The cutting tone of the feedback made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.
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