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cut·ting
 cutting
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- pronunciation:
- kuh
tIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
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noun |
| definition: |
something that has been cut from something else.
Cara planted the cuttings from her rose bushes.Bill collects newspaper cuttings about his famous uncle.- similar words:
- clip, clipping, cut, graft, piece, slice, slip, snip
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
able to cut.
He used the cutting edge of the knife.- similar words:
- sharp, stinging
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| definition 2: |
hurting someone's feelings; mean.
She made a cutting comment about my soccer skills.- synonyms:
- malicious, sharp, stinging
- similar words:
- acid, crushing, harsh, insulting, vicious
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abrasive |
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| derivation: |
cuttingly (adv.) |
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