CUT THROUGH Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase cut through. (close relations)
Definition of CUT THROUGH
Best Alternative Words for CUT THROUGH
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bisect | verbv | |||||||
verb • cut in half or cut in two | ||||||||
chop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide) • a small cut of meat including part of a rib • a jaw • a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball • a grounder that bounces high in the air verb • cut into pieces with repeated blows • move suddenly • form or shape by chopping • strike sharply, as in some sports • cut with a hacking tool • hit sharply | ||||||||
cleave | verbv | |||||||
verb • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • make by cutting into • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation | ||||||||
incise | verbv | |||||||
verb • make an incision into by carving or cutting | ||||||||
lacerate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn • having edges that are jagged from injury verb • cut or tear irregularly • deeply hurt the feelings of; distress | ||||||||
perforate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a hole cut through verb • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation • pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance | ||||||||
pierce | verbv | |||||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) verb • cut or make a way through • move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply • sound sharply or shrilly • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • make a hole into | ||||||||
sever | verbv | |||||||
verb • set or keep apart • cut off from a whole | ||||||||
slash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wound made by cutting • an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) • a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information • a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument verb • cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete • beat severely with a whip or rod • cut open • cut drastically • move or stir about violently | ||||||||
slit | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long narrow opening • obscene terms for female genitals • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • a narrow fissure verb • make a clean cut through • cut a slit into | ||||||||
split | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) • an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea • a bottle containing half the usual amount • a promised or claimed share of loot or money • a lengthwise crack in wood • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts • (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl • an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something • division of a group into opposing factions adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain verb • separate into parts or portions • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
cross | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry • a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • any affliction that causes great suffering • (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids adjective satellite • extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis • annoyed and irritable verb • travel across or pass over • meet at a point • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • fold so as to resemble a cross • to cover or extend over an area or time period • meet and pass • trace a line through or across • breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | ||||||||
track | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line or route along which something travels or moves • evidence pointing to a possible solution • a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels • a course over which races are run • a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc • an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground • (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data • a groove on a phonograph recording • a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll • any road or path affording passage especially a rough one • the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track verb • carry on the feet and deposit • observe or plot the moving path of something • go after with the intent to catch • travel across or pass over • make tracks upon | ||||||||
traverse | verbv | |||||||
noun • a horizontal beam that extends across something • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it • taking a zigzag path on skis • travel across verb • travel across or pass over • to cover or extend over an area or time period • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | ||||||||
cut across | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel across or pass over • be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations • cut using a diagonal line | ||||||||
get across | verbv | |||||||
verb • communicate successfully • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions • travel across or pass over | ||||||||
get over | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel across or pass over • to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end • improve in health • get on top of; deal with successfully | ||||||||
pass over | verbv | |||||||
verb • bypass • make a passage or journey from one place to another • travel across or pass over • fly over • rub with a circular motion |