Cutter

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtər/

Definitions of cutter

noun a ship used for cutting and laying subsea pipelines

Example Sentences

A1 She used a cutter to trim the paper.

A2 The baker used a cutter to shape the cookies.

B1 The construction worker used a cutter to cut through the metal pipe.

B2 The chef used a precision cutter to slice the vegetables with accuracy.

C1 The artist used a laser cutter to create intricate designs on wood.

C2 The surgeon used a specialized cutter to perform delicate procedures during the surgery.

Examples of cutter in a Sentence

formal The industrial cutter is used to precisely trim materials in manufacturing processes.

informal Can you pass me the paper cutter so I can trim these flyers?

slang I'm going to use the pizza cutter to slice up this pie.

figurative She is a real cutter when it comes to editing, always trimming unnecessary words.

Grammatical Forms of cutter

• past tense: cut
• plural: cutters
• comparative: more cutting
• superlative: most cutting
• present tense: cut
• future tense: will cut
• perfect tense: have cut
• continuous tense: is cutting
• singular: cutter
• positive degree: cut
• infinitive: to cut
• gerund: cutting
• participle: cutting

Origin and Evolution of cutter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cutter' originated from Middle English 'cuttere' which is derived from the Old English word 'cyttan' meaning 'to cut'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who cuts or carves, the term 'cutter' evolved to also describe a tool or machine used for cutting, and eventually became associated with various professions and objects that involve cutting or trimming.