verb “cut”
Infinitiv cut; hien cuts; Verg. cut; Part. Verg. cut; Ger. cutting
- to use a sharp tool on
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Can you please cut the wire hanging from the wall?
- to separate into several parts using a knife
She carefully cut the apple into slices.
- to divide using scissors
She carefully cut the fabric along the dotted line.
- to injure with a sharp tool
He accidentally cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
- to remove the testicles of an animal
Farmers often cut male piglets to prevent aggressive behavior.
- to remove or exclude from a group or list
After missing several deadlines, Jenna was cut from the project team.
- to decrease the amount or number of something
To save money, the company decided to cut expenses by eliminating free lunches.
- to not attend something one is expected to
He cut his morning lecture to catch the early movie.
- to stop producing (e.g. a noise)
I can't even think in here. Can you please cut the noise?
- to switch scenes or images suddenly in a film
Just as the hero was about to reveal his secret, the movie cut to a suspenseful chase scene.
- to remove and store temporarily in computing for later use
After cutting the paragraph from your document, you can paste it into the email.
- to join a line at the wrong place
At the ticket booth, a man cut into the queue, causing frustration among those waiting.
- to cross and divide
The new highway cuts through the forest, connecting the two towns.
- to change direction quickly
The rabbit cut sharply to avoid the pursuing fox.
- to split a deck of cards into two parts
Before we start the game, please cut the deck so we know the deal is fair.
- to mix with another substance
The dealer was caught cutting cocaine with baking soda to increase his profits.
- to aim to reduce body fat while maintaining muscle
After bulking up over the winter, Jake decided to cut for the summer to showcase his muscle definition.
noun “cut”
Singular cut, Plural cuts oder onzieleg
- the action of making an incision or opening
The chef's precise cuts turned the vegetables into thin, uniform slices.
- a wound made by cutting
He accidentally made a deep cut on his arm while chopping vegetables.
- a portion of something, typically money
After the successful art auction, the gallery owner happily handed the artist her cut of the sales.
- a reduction in amount or size
Due to budget constraints, the company announced a 10% cut in all departments' funding.
- a part removed from a text, play, or film
After reviewing the script, the editor suggested several cuts to keep the movie under two hours.
- a particular version of a film
The extended cut of the movie includes scenes that were not shown in theaters.
- the action of splitting a deck of cards
Before we started the game, Sarah was given the chance to make a cut in the deck to ensure fairness.
- the style in which clothing is made
The cut of her dress was elegant and flattering, accentuating her figure beautifully.
- a piece, especially of meat
He ordered the thickest cut of steak on the menu.
- the style of cutting hair
She loved her new cut and couldn't stop looking at herself in the mirror.
- the impression made by an engraved plate
The museum displayed ancient cuts from the printing press, showcasing the art of early bookmaking.
- a period focused on losing fat while keeping muscle
After bulking up over the winter, Jake started his cut in the spring to get lean for summer.
interjection “cut”
- a command to stop recording
Cut! That was perfect, let's move on to the next scene.