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cut
(k/@/t )

adjective (a)

  • separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument(adj.all)
    Example:
    The cut surface was mottled.
    Cut tobacco.
    Blood from his cut forehead.
    Bandages on her cut wrists.
    Antonym:
    uncut
    source: wordnet30
  • fashioned or shaped by cutting(adj.all)
    Example:
    A well-cut suit.
    Cut diamonds.
    Cut velvet.
    Antonym:
    rough, uncut
    source: wordnet30
  • made neat and tidy by trimming(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    trimmed
    Antonym:
    uncut, untrimmed
    source: wordnet30
  • (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    mown
    Antonym:
    uncut, unmown
    source: wordnet30
  • (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit(adj.all)
    Example:
    The cut pages of the book.
    source: wordnet30
  • Gashed or divided, as by a cutting instrument.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a share of the profits(noun.possession)
    Example:
    Everyone got a cut of the earnings.
    source: wordnet30
  • (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt.
    source: wordnet30
  • a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    gash
    source: wordnet30
  • a step on some scale(noun.state)
    Example:
    He is a cut above the rest.
    source: wordnet30
  • a wound made by cutting(noun.state)
    Example:
    He put a bandage over the cut.
    Synonym:
    gash, slash, slice
    source: wordnet30
  • a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass(noun.food)
    Synonym:
    cut of meat
    source: wordnet30
  • a remark capable of wounding mentally(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The unkindest cut of all.
    Synonym:
    stinger
    source: wordnet30
  • a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc(noun.communication)
    Example:
    He played the first cut on the cd.
    Synonym:
    track
    source: wordnet30
  • the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    deletion, excision
    source: wordnet30
  • the style in which a garment is cut(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    A dress of traditional cut.
    source: wordnet30
  • a canal made by erosion or excavation(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a refusal to recognize someone you know(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    cold shoulder, snub
    source: wordnet30
  • in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball(noun.act)
    Example:
    He took a vicious cut at the ball.
    Synonym:
    baseball swing, swing
    source: wordnet30
  • (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball(noun.act)
    Example:
    Cuts do not bother a good tennis player.
    Synonym:
    undercut
    source: wordnet30
  • the division of a deck of cards before dealing(noun.act)
    Example:
    He insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal.
    The cutting of the cards soon became a ritual.
    Synonym:
    cutting
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge(noun.act)
    Example:
    His cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of cutting something into parts(noun.act)
    Example:
    His cuts were skillful.
    His cutting of the cake made a terrible mess.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends(noun.act)
    Example:
    The barber gave him a good cut.
    Synonym:
    cutting, cutting off
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of reducing the amount or number(noun.act)
    Example:
    The mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget.
    source: wordnet30
  • an unexcused absence from class(noun.act)
    Example:
    He was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class.
    source: wordnet30
  • An opening made with an edged instrument; a cleft; a gash; a slash; a wound made by cutting; as, a sword cut.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin so given to the ball.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • with parts removed(adj.all)
    Example:
    The drastically cut film.
    Synonym:
    shortened
    source: wordnet30
  • (of a male animal) having the testicles removed(adj.all)
    Example:
    A cut horse.
    Synonym:
    emasculated, gelded
    source: wordnet30
  • (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    slashed
    source: wordnet30
  • mixed with water(adj.all)
    Example:
    Sold cut whiskey.
    Synonym:
    thinned, weakened
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • separate with or as if with an instrument(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cut the rope.
    source: wordnet30
  • cut down on; make a reduction in(verb.change)
    Example:
    The employer wants to cut back health benefits.
    Synonym:
    bring down, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down
    source: wordnet30
  • turn sharply; change direction abruptly(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The car cut to the left at the intersection.
    Synonym:
    curve, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend, veer
    source: wordnet30
  • make an incision or separation(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cut along the dotted line.
    source: wordnet30
  • discharge from a group(verb.social)
    Example:
    The coach cut two players from the team.
    source: wordnet30
  • form by probing, penetrating, or digging(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut a hole.
    Cut trenches.
    The sweat cut little rivulets into her face.
    source: wordnet30
  • style and tailor in a certain fashion(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut a dress.
    Synonym:
    tailor
    source: wordnet30
  • hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cut a Ping-Pong ball.
    source: wordnet30
  • make out and issue(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Cut a ticket.
    Synonym:
    issue, make out, write out
    source: wordnet30
  • cut and assemble the components of(verb.change)
    Example:
    Cut recording tape.
    Synonym:
    edit, edit out
    source: wordnet30
  • intentionally fail to attend(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Cut class.
    Synonym:
    skip
    source: wordnet30
  • be able to manage or manage successfully(verb.social)
    Example:
    She could not cut the long days in the office.
    Synonym:
    hack
    source: wordnet30
  • give the appearance or impression of(verb.perception)
    Example:
    Cut a nice figure.
    source: wordnet30
  • move (one's fist)(verb.motion)
    Example:
    His opponent cut upward toward his chin.
    source: wordnet30
  • pass directly and often in haste(verb.motion)
    Example:
    We cut through the neighbor's yard to get home sooner.
    source: wordnet30
  • pass through or across(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The boat cut the water.
    source: wordnet30
  • make an abrupt change of image or sound(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Cut from one scene to another.
    source: wordnet30
  • stop filming(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Cut a movie scene.
    source: wordnet30
  • make a recording of(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut the songs.
    She cut all of her major titles again.
    source: wordnet30
  • record a performance on (a medium)(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut a record.
    source: wordnet30
  • create by duplicating data(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut a disk.
    Synonym:
    burn
    source: wordnet30
  • form or shape by cutting or incising(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut paper dolls.
    source: wordnet30
  • perform or carry out(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Cut a caper.
    Synonym:
    make
    source: wordnet30
  • function as a cutting instrument(verb.contact)
    Example:
    This knife cuts well.
    source: wordnet30
  • allow incision or separation(verb.contact)
    Example:
    This bread cuts easily.
    source: wordnet30
  • divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Wayne cut.
    She cut the deck for a long time.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cut the engine.
    Synonym:
    switch off, turn off, turn out
    Antonym:
    switch on, turn on
    source: wordnet30
  • reap or harvest(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cut grain.
    source: wordnet30
  • fell by sawing; hew(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied Cambodia.
    source: wordnet30
  • penetrate injuriously(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The glass from the shattered windshield cut into her forehead.
    source: wordnet30
  • refuse to acknowledge(verb.communication)
    Example:
    She cut him dead at the meeting.
    Synonym:
    disregard, ignore, snub, turn a blind eye
    source: wordnet30
  • shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of(verb.change)
    Example:
    Cut my hair.
    source: wordnet30
  • weed out unwanted or unnecessary things(verb.change)
    Example:
    We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet.
    Synonym:
    prune, rationalise, rationalize
    source: wordnet30
  • dissolve by breaking down the fat of(verb.change)
    Example:
    Soap cuts grease.
    source: wordnet30
  • have a reducing effect(verb.change)
    Example:
    This cuts into my earnings.
    source: wordnet30
  • cease, stop(verb.change)
    Example:
    Cut the noise.
    We had to cut short the conversation.
    Synonym:
    cut off
    source: wordnet30
  • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    abbreviate, abridge, contract, foreshorten, reduce, shorten
    Antonym:
    dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate
    source: wordnet30
  • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture(verb.change)
    Example:
    Cut bourbon.
    Synonym:
    dilute, reduce, thin, thin out
    source: wordnet30
  • have grow through the gums(verb.body)
    Example:
    The baby cut a tooth.
    source: wordnet30
  • grow through the gums(verb.body)
    Example:
    The new tooth is cutting.
    source: wordnet30
  • cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    geld
    source: wordnet30
  • To separate the parts of with, or as with, a sharp instrument; to make an incision in; to gash; to sever; to divide.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in dividing or gashing; as, a knife cuts well.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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