cutting

[US]/'kʌtɪŋ/
[UK]/'kʌtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the action of cutting or the result of cutting; the process of editing; the act of carving
adj. extremely cold; sharp or pointed in shape; sharply critical
v. to separate or divide by cutting; to chop down trees; to reduce in size or amount

Phrases & Collocations

cutting edge

cutting tool

cutting board

cutting hair

cutting down

cutting through

cutting the grass

cutting machine

cutting force

laser cutting

cutting off

metal cutting

cutting speed

wire cutting

paper cutting

cutting fluid

plasma cutting

cutting depth

cutting back

cutting head

die cutting

cutting system

laser cutting machine

Example Sentences

Rodney was cutting class.

a sailboat cutting the water.

the cutting acidity in his voice.

kids cutting up in a classroom.

root cuttings in sand and peat

Some cuttings root easily.

gave me the devil for cutting class.

Mother was busily cutting sandwiches.

They had the laborious task of cutting down the huge tree.

He’s cutting grass with a scythe.

he is adept at cutting through red tape.

start today by cutting out fatty foods.

the cutting blades of the hedge trimmer.

Real-world Examples

Sorry, I was just cutting some keys!

Source: BBC Authentic English

No reported cases of female genital cutting.

Source: The Era Model of Bill Gates

They said ranchers were illegally cutting down rubber tress.

Source: VOA Special English: World

You exclude it by cutting it out.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

It's cutting social benefits for people with low income.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

You're gonna be cutting hair in no time.

Source: Our Day Season 2

Well, I know he's been great, but his salary's cutting into our profits.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

These ladies have been cutting roses all their working lives.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese New Year"

So imagine a dagger as long as that cutting into you.

Source: Realm of Legends

They're — you know, they're cutting the cord on cable.

Source: NPR News October 2016 Compilation

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