cutting
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/ noun A2- The action of the verb to cut. · How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?
- A section removed from a larger whole.
- A newspaper clipping.
- A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
- An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance. · The actor had to make his cutting shorter to fit the audition time.
- The editing of film or other recordings.
- The process of bringing metals to a desired shape by chipping away the unwanted material. · Boring, drilling, milling, and turning are all different kinds of metal cutting processes.
- The act of cutting one's own skin as a symptom of a mental disorder; self-harm.
Plural cuttings
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“Your hair wants cutting,” said the Hatter.
I’m going to weep all the time you’re cutting it off, if it won’t interfere.
AN OLD MAN was employed in cutting wood in the forest, and, in carrying the faggots to the city for sale one day, became very wearied with his long journey.
Dantès was occupied in arranging this piece of wood when he heard Faria, who had remained in Edmond’s cell for the purpose of cutting a peg to secure their rope-ladder, call to him in a tone indicative of great suffering.
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