noun/adjective/verbpl: cuttings
corte
1. The action of using a sharp tool to divide or separate something
The cutting of the ribbon marked the opening of the new store.
O corte da fita marcou a abertura da nova loja.
2. A piece cut from a plant for propagation
She took a cutting from the rose bush to grow a new plant.
Ela pegou uma muda da roseira para cultivar uma nova planta.
3. An article or section cut from a newspaper or magazine
He collected newspaper cuttings about the famous athlete.
Ele colecionava recortes de jornal sobre o atleta famoso.
4. Sharp or able to cut; causing emotional pain
His cutting remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Seus comentários cortantes machucaram todos na sala.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cutting edge - at the forefront of technology or development
cutting remarks - sharp, hurtful comments
cutting corners - doing something incompletely to save time or money
cutting it close - doing something at the last possible moment
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