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CUTTING OFF

(noun)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Cutting Off.

Cutting Off - as a noun

The act of cutting something off

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abscission14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remotion10removal12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

Example: "The barber gave him a good cut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut5cutting10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shortening14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was cutting off a slice of cake to share with her friend."
"The teacher warned the students about the consequences of cutting off others while they were speaking."
"He regretted cutting off ties with his family and wanted to reconcile with them."
"The car suddenly swerved, cutting off the motorcyclist."
"I will be cutting off the excess fabric before sewing the seams together."
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