Word Information

Cutting

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Definitions for Cutting

noun
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
Synonyms
film editing
noun
a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
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noun
the act of cutting something into parts
Synonyms
cut
Examples
  1. his cuts were skillful
  2. his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess
noun
a piece cut off from the main part of something
noun
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
Synonyms
clipping newspaper clipping press clipping press cutting
Examples
  1. he searched through piles of letters and clippings
noun
removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
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noun
the division of a deck of cards before dealing
Synonyms
cut
Examples
  1. he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal
  2. the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual
noun
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
Synonyms
cut
Examples
  1. his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels
noun
the act of diluting something
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the cutting of whiskey with water
  2. the thinning of paint with turpentine
noun
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
Synonyms
cut cutting off
Examples
  1. the barber gave him a good cut
adjective
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
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Examples
  1. cutting remarks
  2. edged satire
  3. a stinging comment
adjective
unpleasantly cold and damp
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Examples
  1. bleak winds of the North Atlantic
adjective
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
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Examples
  1. a cutting wind
  2. keen winds
  3. knifelike cold
  4. piercing knifelike pains
  5. piercing cold
  6. piercing criticism
  7. a stabbing pain
  8. lancinating pain

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