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cutter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkʌtɚ/ · UK /ˈkʌtə/

Forms: cutters

cutter means: A person or tool that cuts things.

noun

CUTTING PERSON TOOLB1

A person or tool that cuts things.

  • Use the paper cutter carefully.
  • The stone cutter shaped each block by hand.
  • Our new laser cutter works quickly.

Similar words: cutting tool

Common phrases: paper cutter, glass cutter, stone cutter, laser cutter

PATROL SHIPC1

A powered ship used by the coast guard or other authorities to patrol the sea.

  • The cutter rescued five sailors.
  • A coastguard cutter approached the fishing boat.
  • The smugglers were stopped by a patrol cutter.

Similar words: patrol vessel

Common phrases: coastguard cutter, patrol cutter, coast guard cutter

SAILING BOATC2

A sailing boat with one mast and at least two sails in front of it.

  • The cutter sailed out of the harbor.
  • They restored an old wooden cutter.
  • A cutter carries more headsails than a sloop.

Similar words: sailing vessel

Common phrases: sailing cutter, cutter rig, wooden cutter

Questions about cutter

What does cutter mean?

A person or tool that cuts things.

What is cutter in other languages?

Türkçe: kesici · Español: cortador · Français: outil de coupe · Deutsch: Schneider · Italiano: tagliatore · 日本語: 切断機

How do you pronounce cutter?

In American English /ˈkʌtɚ/; in British English /ˈkʌtə/.

How do you use cutter in a sentence?

Use the paper cutter carefully. The stone cutter shaped each block by hand.

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