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cutting

[ˈkʌtɪŋ]
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.
Synonyms
severingtrimmingslicingsharpbitingsnippetclipping
Antonyms
joiningunitingkindgentleaffectionate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corte
Most common usage for the action of cutting
General Brazilian
muda
Plant cutting or seedling
General Brazilian
recorte
Clipping from newspaper or magazine
Portugal
corte
Standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
esqueje
Plant cutting, more technical term

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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