| 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] |