The Word 'CUT'

Cut (adjective)

definition:
with parts removed

example:
"the drastically cut film"

Cut (adjective)

definition:
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument

example:
"the cut surface was mottled"

Cut (adjective)

definition:
(of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit

example:
"the cut pages of the book"

Cut (adjective)

definition:
fashioned or shaped by cutting

example:
"a well-cut suit"

Cut (adjective)

definition:
mixed with water

example:
"sold cut whiskey"

Cut (adjective)

definition:
(used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply

Cut (adjective)

definition:
(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine

Cut (adjective)

definition:
a male animal, whose testicles are removed

example:
"The cut horse was more docile."

Cut (adjective)

definition:
made neat and tidy by trimming

Cut (noun)

definition:
an unexcused absence from class

example:
"I was punished for taking too many cuts in my math class."

Cut (noun)

definition:
the act of reducing the amount or number

example:
"the mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget"

Cut (noun)

definition:
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

example:
"The barber gave me a good cut."

Cut (noun)

definition:
the act of cutting something into parts

example:
"Their cuts were skillful."

Cut (noun)

definition:
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

example:
"The cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels."

Cut (noun)

definition:
the division of a deck of cards before dealing

example:
"They insisted that we give them the last cut before every deal."

Cut (noun)

definition:
(sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball

example:
"cuts do not bother a good tennis player"

Cut (noun)

definition:
in baseball

Cut (noun)

definition:
a refusal to recognize someone you know

Cut (noun)

definition:
a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation

Cut (noun)

definition:
a canal made by erosion or excavation

Cut (noun)

definition:
the style in which a garment is cut

example:
"a dress of traditional cut"

Cut (noun)

definition:
the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

Cut (noun)

definition:
a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc

example:
"I played the first cut on the cd."

Cut (noun)

definition:
(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next

example:
"the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt"

Cut (noun)

definition:
a remark capable of wounding mentally

example:
"the unkindest cut of all"

Cut (noun)

definition:
a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass

Cut (noun)

definition:
a share of the profits

example:
"everyone got a cut of the earnings"

Cut (noun)

definition:
a wound made by cutting

example:
"I put a bandage over the cut."

Cut (noun)

definition:
a step on some scale

example:
"They are a cut above the rest."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to cut off the testicles of male animals such as horses

Cut (verb)

definition:
to grow through the gums

example:
"The new tooth is cutting, which causes the baby pain."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to have grow through the gums

example:
"The baby cut a tooth"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to cut and assemble the components of

Cut (verb)

definition:
to lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

example:
"cut bourbon"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Cut (verb)

definition:
to cease, stop

example:
"cut the noise"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to cut down on

Cut (verb)

definition:
to have a reducing effect

example:
"This cuts into my earnings"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to dissolve by breaking down the fat of

example:
"soap cuts grease"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

example:
"We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of

example:
"cut my hair"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to refuse to acknowledge

example:
"I cut them dead at the meeting."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to make out and issue

Cut (verb)

definition:
to penetrate injuriously

example:
"The glass from the shattered windshield cut deep into the skin."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to fell by sawing

Cut (verb)

definition:
to reap or harvest

example:
"cut grain"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to hit a ball with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction

example:
"I cut a ping-pong ball, catching my opponent off-guard."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch

example:
"Cut the lights!"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to separate with or as if with an instrument

Cut (verb)

definition:
to divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult

example:
"Wayne cut"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to make an incision or separation

example:
"cut along the dotted line"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to allow incision or separation

example:
"This bread cuts easily"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to function as a cutting instrument

example:
"This knife cuts well"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to style and tailor in a certain fashion

example:
"cut a dress"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to perform or carry out

example:
"cut a caper"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to form or shape by cutting or incising

example:
"They cut paper dolls for the children."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to form by probing, penetrating, or digging

example:
"We cut a hole."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to create by duplicating data

example:
"We cut a disk."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to record a performance on a medium

example:
"cut a record"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to make a recording of

example:
"We cut the record in three days."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to stop filming something

example:
"The director told me to cut filming."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to make an abrupt change of image or sound

example:
"They cut from one scene to another."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to pass through or across

example:
"The boat cut the water"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to pass directly and often in haste

example:
"We cut through the neighbor's yard to get home sooner"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to turn sharply

Cut (verb)

definition:
to move one's fist

example:
"The boxer cut upward toward their opponent's chin."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to give the appearance or impression of

example:
"cut a nice figure"

Cut (verb)

definition:
to discharge from a group

example:
"The coach cut two players from the team."

Cut (verb)

definition:
to be able to manage or manage successfully

Cut (verb)

definition:
to intentionally fail to attend

example:
"I cut gym class all year."