Gemology Terms

noun a stroke or blow given by a sharp-edged implement or by a whip or cane

verb to make an opening, incision, or wound with a sharp-edged tool or object

adjective having been cut or clipped

preposition used to indicate the point at which an action is directed or aimed

conjunction used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea

• The tailor will cut the fabric according to your measurements.
• I need to cut my hair soon, it's getting too long.
• I'm going to cut class and hang out with my friends instead.
• She decided to cut ties with her toxic friend for good.