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cutting
[ kuht-ing ]
noun
- the act of a person or thing that cuts.
- something cut, cut off, or cut out.
- Horticulture. a piece, as a root, stem, or leaf, cut from a plant and used for propagation.
- something made by cutting, as a recording.
- a form of repetitive self-injury in which a person deliberately cuts the skin, as to cope with stress or negative emotions.
- Ѳè.
- the removal of a specific animal from a herd of cattle, as performed by a ranch horse.
- a competitive exhibition in which horses demonstrate this skill.
- Chiefly British. a clipping from a newspaper, magazine, etc.
- British. a trenchlike excavation, especially through a hill, as one made in constructing a highway.
adjective
- able to cut or slice:
a cutting blade.
- piercing, as a wind.
- wounding the feelings severely; sarcastic.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Ѳè. relating to or noting a horse bred or trained for the ranching task of separating a specific animal from a herd of cattle, or the competitive exhibition of this skill: The last day of the rodeo was dedicated to the cutting competition and barrel racing finals.
Champion cutting horses are bred for agility.
The last day of the rodeo was dedicated to the cutting competition and barrel racing finals.
cutting
/ ˈʌɪŋ /
noun
- a piece cut off from the main part of something
- horticulture
- a method of vegetative propagation in which a part of a plant, such as a stem or leaf, is induced to form its own roots
- a part separated for this purpose
- Also called (esp US and Canadian)clipping an article, photograph, etc, cut from a newspaper or other publication
- the editing process by which a film is cut and made
- an excavation in a piece of high land for a road, railway, etc, enabling it to remain at approximately the same level
- informal.sharp-wittedness
there is no cutting in him
- modifier designed for or adapted to cutting; edged; sharp
a cutting tool
adjective
- keen; piercing
a cutting wind
- tending to hurt the feelings
a cutting remark
Derived Forms
- ˈܳٳپԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ܳ·پԲ· adverb
- ܳ·پԲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·ܳ·پԲ adjective noun
- -ܳ·پԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The association says cutting VAT could actually increase overall tax take, by preventing more workers going self-employed or entering the black market.
"Supported housing plays an indispensable role in cutting NHS waiting list backlogs, and reducing pressure on social care, temporary accommodation, and other vital public services," the open letter says.
They also declined to share any possible motive for the tree cuttings.
He added that cutting off Russia's energy revenues "will drain Putin's war chest".
Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget, released Monday, would eliminate a nearly $1-billion financial gap by cutting more than 2,700 city jobs.
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