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To make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object
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“I would accidentally cut my finger while handling the kitchen knife.”
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To divide into pieces with a knife or other sharp implement
“Amin, a one-time heavyweight boxing champion, would decide to cut the wedding cake with a sword.”
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To cut in two, especially with a sharp instrument
“Indiana Jones decided to cut the rope of the bridge to teach Mola Ram a lesson.”
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To trim by cutting off
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“Even if the grass is greener on the other side, somebody still has to cut it.”
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To gather by cutting
“I went out into the garden to cut some flowers.”
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To reduce the amount or quantity of
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“I have decided to cut my caloric intake in an effort to lose some weight.”
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To cut or divide into parts
“This is the point where the line will cut the vertical axis.”
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To bring to an end
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“We are seriously considering if we should cut our investment in this non-performing asset.”
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To turn or switch off
“The stadium would then cut the lights so that the thousands in attendance could pay homage to the legend.”
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To carve or engrave (something) into a material
“We had an industrial stenciling machine at work that could cut lettering into a variety of materials.”
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To fail to attend, or to play truant
“You will be expelled from this school if you cut class again.”
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To abridge or shorten
“The movie fizzled, and the producers would decide to cut the film down from 155 minutes to 123 minutes.”
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To edit or take out
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“The scriptwriters decided to cut my lines from the film.”
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To hurt someone's feelings, or to have one's feelings hurt
“Her insensitive remarks about his love handles would cut him deeply.”
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To analyze or view in a certain way
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“Whichever way you cut it, the outlook does not look good.”
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To treat or regard with rudeness or contempt
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“Everyone is starting to cut me, and I'm not quite sure why.”
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To make a recording of
“After signing a publishing deal, the band would proceed to cut a few signature tracks.”
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(usually in sports) To move in a (usually sharp) turn
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“James would cut to the basket after seeing an opening between two defenders.”
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(rare) To weaken or make thinner through the addition of impurities or substances
“The cafe would cut the orange juice with so much water that there was barely any flavor left.”
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To physically penetrate or bore through a surface
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To cancel, revert or abandon an activity or action
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To remove the testicles of an animal or person
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To adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
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To avoid or get out of a responsibility
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To physically remove or eliminate
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To prepare food, especially by removing the bone or bones from
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To annul or make invalid
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To fail to include
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To dismiss someone from employment
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To give a portion or part of something to others
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To avoid one's lessons or work
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To style or arrange (hair)
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To get ahead of
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To fill out a financial document, typically a check/cheque
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To carry out a task, especially one that requires a degree of ability or skill
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To interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
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To change or alter in some way, especially written material
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To run or jump about playfully
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To blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
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To cause pain or injury to
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To alter something from its true state or meaning, typically to deceive
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To refuse, or to vote against
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(of a place or location) To go or get away from
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To cause mental or emotional discomfort to
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To blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
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To move or traverse across
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(computing) To move digital data or files from one device to another
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To give a point to
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To have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
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To head straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
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Noun
An incision made by something sharp
“The cut on your finger should heal within a few days.”
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A stroke or blow delivered by a sharp-edged implement
“The butcher would skillfully execute the cut with his sharpened knife.”
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A reduction in amount or size
“The booming economy has resulted in a significant cut in unemployment.”
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A share of the profits from something
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“Arthur Morgan's gang would each get a cut of the loot after successfully robbing the bank at Valentine.”
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A piece of meat cut from a carcass
“Halfway through a king-size cut of steak, she finally appeared to make some progress toward sobriety.”
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A level or rank in a process, or in the assessment of skill or ability
“The new recruit has demonstrated himself to be a cut above the rest in ability.”
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The way or style in which something, especially clothing or hair, is cut
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“The cut of her clothes certainly does make her look slimmer and taller.”
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A haircut
“I decided to go to the hairdressers to have a cut and blow-dry.”
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A type or kind
“Your manager is the best cut of person you could have representing your business.”
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A wounding remark or act
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“Sarah was his friend, and being unable to help her was the cruelest cut of all.”
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An interruption of supply to power
“Work came to a momentary halt during the cut.”
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A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
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A small part broken off or separated from something
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A hollow bed for a natural or artificial waterway
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A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall
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A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance
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A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water
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A sudden or dramatic deterioration or decrease
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The action of deducting or subtracting something
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A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken
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The action of excluding or leaving out someone or something
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An illicit payment made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction or appointment
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(film) A scene or sequence recorded without interruption
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A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
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A print made from an engraved plate, block, or other surface
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Unannounced departure or absence
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The state of being a proprietor or having possession of something
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Something that has been recorded physically, such as on tape or video
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A brief segment of a film, television, or TV program
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The process of removal or elimination through purging
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A snub or disdainful dismissal of someone
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A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment
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Possessions stolen or gained
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A censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
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Adjective
(of an artistic work) To have had parts altered or removed
“The cut version of the movie, while free of vulgarity, was also free of intrigue.”
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(bodybuilding, fitness) Having a physique characterized by leanness and muscular definition
“You'll have to work out hard and eat right to develop a cut midsection.”
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Under the influence of alcohol
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Physically harmed or damaged, especially of a limb
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Containing a significant or excess amount of liquid or water
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Physically etched or engraved in stone
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Cut or ripped open or into pieces
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Having a groove or grooves
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Cheaper or lower in price
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That has been trimmed
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Made by cutting, carving or sculpting
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Having been shaped or formed in some manner
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Significantly below an amount or level that is adequate
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