cutter

noun
UK: /ˈkʌtər/
US: /ˈkʌtər/

  1. A tool or device used for cutting something.

    1. I need a cutter to open this box now.
    2. The glass cutter allowed him to precisely shape the decorative windowpane for his home.

  2. A person whose job is to cut things, such as cloth or diamonds.

    1. The cutter is preparing the fabric for sewing.
    2. As a skilled diamond cutter, she could transform a rough stone into a dazzling gem.

  3. A fast sailing boat or a small armed ship.

    1. A coast guard cutter patrolled the shoreline at night.
    2. The sleek cutter sliced through the waves, leaving a trail of white foam in its wake.

Synonyms

knife clipper vessel boat
cutter adjective

  1. A person or thing that cuts something, like a tool or part of a machine.

    1. This machine is a cutter of great efficiency.
    2. The new laser cutter significantly improved the factory's production speed.
cutter transitive-verb

  1. To cut something with a sharp tool.

    1. I will cutter the paper with scissors now.
    2. Please, cutter the vegetables into small pieces for the salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cutter" in English means: A tool or device used for cutting something., A person whose job is to cut things, such as cloth or diamonds., A fast sailing boat or a small armed ship..

The phonetic transcription of "cutter" is /ˈkʌtər/ in British English and /ˈkʌtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cutter": knife, clipper, vessel, boat.

Example usage of "cutter": "I need a cutter to open this box now.". More examples on the page.