cutting

/kˈʌtɪŋ/

/ˈkətɪŋ/

[noun] [adjective]

Cutting

[NOUN]

removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

synonyms : carving

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

synonyms : film editing

the act of cutting something into parts

synonyms : cut

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

synonyms : slip

the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

synonyms : cut

cutting off

the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

synonyms : cut

the act of diluting something

synonyms : thinning

the division of a deck of cards before dealing

synonyms : cut

a story or article cut from a newspaper or magazine to be kept

synonyms : clipping

newspaper clipping

press clipping

press cutting

a piece cut off from the main part of something

cutting

[ADJECTIVE]

unpleasantly cold and damp

synonyms : bleak

raw

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

synonyms : keen

(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

synonyms : edged

stinging

Examples

1. The fuchsia cuttings had taken and were looking good.

2. I need to sharpen the knife for smoother cutting.

3. The third step involves cutting.

4. Mini gardeners make cuttings from store-bought potatoes.

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