Word
cutler
Phoneticscut·ler
US/ˈkətɫɝ/
UK/kˈʌtlɐ/
Definition
n. a person who makes, sharpens, or sells knives and other cutting tools.
n. a professional artisan or tradesperson who manufactures, repairs, or deals in cutlery and bladed instruments.
Examples
“The cutler sharpened the dull knives.”
“She visited the local cutler to buy a set of stainless steel spoons for her new kitchen.”
“The medieval cutler's guild held strict standards for the quality of steel used in every blade produced within the city walls.”
Examples
simple
“The cutler sharpened the dull knives.”
contextual
“She visited the local cutler to buy a set of stainless steel spoons for her new kitchen.”
complex
“The medieval cutler's guild held strict standards for the quality of steel used in every blade produced within the city walls.”
Usage
Usually refers to a traditional craftsman or a historical trade.
Teaching tip
This word is rare in modern daily life; most people simply say 'knife maker' or 'knife sharpener' unless referring to historical guilds.
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