the action of cutting something
the cutting of the cake
tax-cutting
capable of cutting something
the cutting blades of the hedge trimmer
make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object
he cut his toe on a sharp stone
when fruit is cut open, it turns brown
the pain in her voice cut him deeply
Lou's wit could cut like a knife
she had a cut finger
reduce the size, amount, or quantity of
buyers will bargain hard to cut the cost of the house they want
advocates of reform say more must be done to cut crime
end or interrupt the provision of (a supply)
we resolved to cut oil supplies to territories controlled by the rebels
if the pump develops a fault, the electrical supply is immediately cut
stop filming or recording
‘Cut’ shouted a voice, followed by ‘Could we do it again, please?’
mix (an illegal drug) with another substance
dealers cut the drugs to stretch their supply
police say it's likely the cocaine was cut with fentanyl
strike or kick (a ball) with an abrupt, typically downward motion
Cook cut the ball back to him
divide a pack of playing cards by lifting a portion from the top, either to reveal a card at random or to place the top portion under the bottom portion
let's cut for dealer
ignore or refuse to recognize (someone)
they cut her in public