Meaning & Definition of word "Cutting"

Cutting

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/

1. A piece removed by cutting.
- Example: He took a cutting from the plant to propagate it.
2. A sharp edge or tool designed for dividing materials.
- Example: Be careful with that cutting tool; it's very sharp.
3. A reduction in size or quantity.
- Example: The budget cutting resulted in fewer staff members.

1. The act of using a sharp tool to divide something into parts.
- Example: She is cutting the cake into equal slices.
2. To remove or sever part of something.
- Example: He is cutting the weeds from the garden.

1. Characterized by harshness or severity; incisive.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To leave or depart quickly.

● Example Sentence: I gotta go; I'm cutting out.

Meaning: To disregard or skip something.

● Example Sentence: We're cutting class today to hang out.