cutting
US /ˈkʌt̬.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌt̬.ɪŋ/
1.
corte
the action of cutting something
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The cutting of the ribbon marked the opening of the new building.
O corte da fita marcou a inauguração do novo edifício.
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He specializes in the cutting and polishing of diamonds.
Ele é especialista no corte e polimento de diamantes.
2.
estaca, corte
a piece cut off from something, especially a plant stem for propagation
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She took a rose cutting to plant in her garden.
Ela pegou uma estaca de rosa para plantar em seu jardim.
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These new plants were grown from cuttings.
Essas novas plantas foram cultivadas a partir de estacas.