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cutinization a process in which the outer cells of plants become thick and covered with cutin, making them waterproof.
cutis in vertebrates, the true skin, including the dermis and the epidermis.
cut it out (informal) to stop some behavior that is annoying or hurting another person.
cutlass a short thick sword with one cutting edge and usu. a curved blade.
cutler a person who makes, repairs, or sells knives and other cutting tools.
cutlery cutting tools such as knives and scissors, considered collectively. [3 definitions]
cutlet a thin boneless piece of meat, usu. sliced from the leg or ribs. [2 definitions]
cutline a descriptive legend, such as one beneath a photograph, diagram, or the like; caption.
cutoff a prescribed terminal point or limit. [5 definitions]
cut off to remove (something) using a sharp tool such as a knife. [8 definitions]
cut off one's nose to spite one's face to take spiteful or vengeful action that causes pain or disadvantage to oneself.
cutoff switch a device that turns off a machine by stopping the flow of electricity.
cut one's wisdom teeth to attain maturity; arrive at an age when decisions must be made and discretion practiced.
cutout something that has been or is made to be cut out, such as a paper doll. [2 definitions]
cut out to cut and remove (something) with a sharp tool. [4 definitions]
cut out for having a suitable character, personality, or natural aptitude for something.
cutover cleared of trees; clear-cut. [2 definitions]
cutpurse a pickpocket.
cut-rate available at a reduced price; cheap. [2 definitions]
cut short to cause (something) to end sooner than planned or expected.
cutter someone or something that cuts, as in the making of clothes. [4 definitions]