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Cutting
01
removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
02
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
03
the act of cutting something into parts
04
a part of a plant that is cut off so that it can be grown into a new plant
Example
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 chopping off the ends
06
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
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the act of diluting something
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the division of a deck of cards before dealing
09
a story or article cut from a newspaper or magazine to be kept
Dialect
British
British
10
a piece cut off from the main part of something
cutting
Example
The cutting wind made it nearly impossible to stay outside.
They braved the cutting cold to finish the hike.
02
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
