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cut·ting
 cutting
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- pronunciation:
- kuh
tIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of one that cuts.
- synonyms:
- cut
- similar words:
- carving, chopping, clip, clipping, division, laceration, slashing, slicing, trimming
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| definition 2: |
something that has been cut from something else, such as a piece cut from a plant for propagation.
- similar words:
- clip, clipping, cut, graft, piece, slice, slip, snip, trimming
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
penetrating, as by a blow with a sharp instrument.
- synonyms:
- penetrating
- similar words:
- biting, pungent, sharp, stabbing, stinging
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| definition 2: |
uncomfortably piercing or chilling.
a cutting winter breeze- synonyms:
- piercing
- antonyms:
- balmy, warm
- similar words:
- biting, bitter, chill, chilly, cold, freezing, frigid, numbing, penetrating, raw, sharp
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| definition 3: |
intended to insult or hurt someone's feelings.
She walked away, having had enough of his cutting remarks about her weight.a cutting book review- synonyms:
- biting, caustic, malicious, sharp, stinging
- similar words:
- acid, acrid, crushing, harsh, incisive, insulting, mordant, scalding, scathing, spiteful, tart, vicious
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| related words: |
abrasive, acrid, caustic, injurious, pointed |
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| derivation: |
cuttingly (adv.) |
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