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Cutting

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Cutting refers to dividing or slicing something into parts using a sharp tool.

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Examples:

'But-' Ursula held out the newspaper cutting in a puzzled fashion.

If the cutting is in the right spots."

“Your hair wants cutting,” said the Hatter.

Etymology:

etymology
The term cutting originated in the 14th century, derived from the Middle English cutten, influenced by the Old French cotter and possibly from the Old Norse ‘kutta’ meaning to cut.

Usage Statistics:

52 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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