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cutter

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkətɝ// UK //kˈʌtɐ// cut·ter Archaic Humorous Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a tool or machine used for slicing through materials like paper, wood, or metal. It can also refer to a small, fast boat used by the coast guard.

n. a person or device that cuts; specifically, a sharp-edged tool or a machine designed for severing materials. In a nautical context, refers to a small, fast-sailing vessel with a single mast, often used by official agencies for patrol.


SIMPLE

Please use the paper cutter to trim the edges of the photos.

CONTEXTUAL

The coast guard dispatched a high-speed cutter to intercept the vessel before it reached the harbor.

COMPLEX

Industrial diamond cutters are essential for precision engineering, as they can slice through hardened steel with minimal friction and heat generation.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in compound nouns like 'cookie cutter', 'box cutter', or 'wire cutter'.

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