Cutting

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece removed by cutting.

He took a cutting from the plant to propagate it.

A sharp edge or tool designed for dividing materials.

Be careful with that cutting tool; it's very sharp.

A reduction in size or quantity.

The budget cutting resulted in fewer staff members.

verb

The act of using a sharp tool to divide something into parts.

She is cutting the cake into equal slices.

To remove or sever part of something.

He is cutting the weeds from the garden.

adjective

Characterized by harshness or severity; incisive.

She made a cutting remark that offended everyone.

From the Old English cūtan, meaning to cut.

cutting edge

Innovative or advanced; at the forefront of development.

cutting corners

To do something in a way that saves time or money but may lead to lower quality.

cutting remarks

Statements that are sharp or hurtful.

cutting ties

To sever relationships or connections.

a cut above

Of higher quality than others.

cut

To divide or sever with a sharp tool.

cutout

A shape or figure cut from a larger material.

cutter

A tool used for cutting.

cutlery

Utensils used for cutting and eating food.

cuttable

Capable of being cut.

To leave or depart quickly.

I gotta go; I'm cutting out.

To disregard or skip something.

We're cutting class today to hang out.