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Meaning of the word cutting in English

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cutting

US /ˈkʌt̬.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌt.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the action of cutting something

Example:
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The cutting of the ribbon marked the opening of the new building.
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He specializes in the cutting and polishing of diamonds.
Synonym:
severing slicing trimming shearing felling
2.

a piece cut off from something, especially a plant stem for propagation

Example:
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She took a rose cutting to plant in her garden.
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These new plants were grown from cuttings.
Synonym:
slip scion sprig segment section

Adjective

sharp or severe

Example:
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He made a cutting remark about her new hairstyle.
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The wind was bitterly cutting.
Synonym:
sharp incisive piercing biting sarcastic
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Related Word:
cut cut in cutting board cut off low-cut cut down buzz cut