cut Synonyms

cut Meaning

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cut (n)

a share of the profits

(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next

a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation

a step on some scale

a wound made by cutting

a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass

a remark capable of wounding mentally

a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc

the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

the style in which a garment is cut

a canal made by erosion or excavation

a refusal to recognize someone you know

in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball

(sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball

the division of a deck of cards before dealing

the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

the act of cutting something into parts

the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

the act of reducing the amount or number

an unexcused absence from class

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cut (v)

separate with or as if with an instrument

cut down on; make a reduction in

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

make an incision or separation

discharge from a group

form by probing, penetrating, or digging

style and tailor in a certain fashion

hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction

make out and issue

cut and assemble the components of

intentionally fail to attend

be able to manage or manage successfully

give the appearance or impression of

move (one's fist)

pass directly and often in haste

pass through or across

make an abrupt change of image or sound

stop filming

make a recording of

record a performance on (a medium)

create by duplicating data

form or shape by cutting or incising

perform or carry out

function as a cutting instrument

allow incision or separation

divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult

cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch

reap or harvest

fell by sawing; hew

penetrate injuriously

refuse to acknowledge

shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of

weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

dissolve by breaking down the fat of

have a reducing effect

cease, stop

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

have grow through the gums

grow through the gums

cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)

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cut (a)

separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument

fashioned or shaped by cutting

made neat and tidy by trimming

(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine

(of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit

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cut (s)

with parts removed

(of a male animal) having the testicles removed

(used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply

mixed with water

Webster

cut (v. t.)

To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.

To drive (an object ball) to either side by hitting it fine on the other side with the cue ball or another object ball.

To strike (a ball) with the racket inclined or struck across the ball so as to put a certain spin on the ball.

To drive (a ball) to one side by hitting with another ball.

Webster

cut (n.)

A slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin so given to the ball.

A stroke on the off side between point and the wicket; also, one who plays this stroke.

cut Sentence Examples

  1. The tailor will cut the fabric according to your measurements.
  2. She used a pair of scissors to cut the paper into shapes for the art project.
  3. He decided to cut his hair short for the summer.
  4. The chef will cut the vegetables into small pieces for the stir-fry.
  5. The company plans to cut costs by reducing unnecessary expenses.
  6. He accidentally cut his finger while chopping vegetables in the kitchen.
  7. The film director decided to cut several scenes from the movie to improve the pacing.
  8. The tree branches were cut back to allow more sunlight into the garden.
  9. She cut the cake into slices and served them to the guests.
  10. The company announced plans to cut jobs due to financial difficulties.

FAQs About the word cut

a share of the profits, (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next, a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation, a step on

rip, slash,slit, slice, chop, incise,split, stab, pierce, gash

attend, attend,show up (for), show up (for),

The tailor will cut the fabric according to your measurements.

She used a pair of scissors to cut the paper into shapes for the art project.

He decided to cut his hair short for the summer.

The chef will cut the vegetables into small pieces for the stir-fry.