cutter
- 01 A2 Elementary
a tool or a machine used for cutting specific materials like paper, glass, or wire.
an instrument or machine designed to sever or shape materials through a cutting action.
Simple“He used a glass cutter to carefully resize the mirror for the bathroom.”
In context“The industrial paper cutter is equipped with a safety guard to prevent accidents during high-volume trimming tasks.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
a person whose job involves cutting things, such as fabric for clothes or precious stones.
a person whose professional occupation involves the precise cutting of materials, such as a gem-cutter or a garment-cutter.
Simple“The diamond cutter spent weeks planning how to divide the large stone.”
In context“As a master pattern cutter, she was responsible for translating the designer's sketches into physical templates for the factory.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a small, fast ship used by the coast guard or a sailing boat with one mast.
a small, fast naval or law enforcement vessel; also a single-masted sailing vessel with multiple headsails.
Simple“The Coast Guard cutter intercepted the boat just outside the harbor.”
In context“The historic sailing cutter featured a distinctive rig that allowed it to navigate effectively even in light winds.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
a slang or humorous name for a doctor who performs operations.
a colloquial and often irreverent term for a surgeon.
Simple“The old cutter has been working in this hospital for thirty years.”
In context“Despite his reputation as a brilliant cutter, the surgeon was known for his poor bedside manner with patients.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
a fast throw in baseball that moves slightly to the side as it reaches the batter.
a cut fastball; a pitch that breaks slightly away from the pitcher's arm side.
Simple“The pitcher threw a sharp cutter that the batter completely missed.”
In context“He relied on his cutter to induce weak ground balls when facing power hitters in the late innings.”
Synonyms - 06 C2 Proficiency
a slang word for a knife, often used in city areas.
a slang term for a knife or bladed weapon, common in certain urban dialects.
Simple“He was caught carrying a cutter in his pocket during the street festival.”
In context“The local youth used specific slang, referring to any folding blade as a cutter to avoid detection by authorities.”
- 07 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person who intentionally hurts themselves by making small cuts on their skin.
an individual who engages in self-injurious behavior specifically by cutting their own skin.
Simple“The school counselor was trained to help students who were identified as cutters.”
In context“Clinical psychologists emphasize that being a cutter is often a symptom of deep emotional distress rather than a desire for attention.”
- 08 C2 Proficiency
a small, light carriage on runners pulled by one horse over snow.
a small, light horse-drawn sleigh, typically designed for two people.
Simple“They took the cutter out for a ride across the frozen fields.”
In context“The museum's collection includes a beautifully preserved nineteenth-century cutter, complete with its original velvet upholstery.”