CUTTINGS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word cuttings. (close relations)
Definition of CUTTINGS
Best Alternative Words for CUTTINGS
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trimmings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity) | ||||||||
clippings | nounn | |||||||
noun • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • cutting down to the desired size or shape • the act of clipping or snipping | ||||||||
fragments | nounn | |||||||
noun • a piece broken off or cut off of something else • a broken piece of a brittle artifact • an incomplete piece verb • break or cause to break into pieces | ||||||||
pieces | nounn | |||||||
noun • a separate part of a whole • an item that is an instance of some type • a portion of a natural object • a musical work that has been created • an instance of some kind • an artistic or literary composition • a portable gun • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a distance • a work of art of some artistic value • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a share of something • game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games verb • to join or unite the pieces of • create by putting components or members together • join during spinning • eat intermittently; take small bites of • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
prunings | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that has been pruned off of a plant • the act of trimming a plant | ||||||||
shavings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of removing hair with a razor • a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something • the act of brushing against while passing | ||||||||
slices | nounn | |||||||
noun • a share of something • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a wound made by cutting • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer • a thin flat piece cut off of some object • a spatula for spreading paint or ink verb • make a clean cut through • hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels in a different direction • cut into slices • hit a ball so that it causes a backspin | ||||||||
slivers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal • a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something verb • divide into slivers or splinters • break up into splinters or slivers • form into slivers | ||||||||
snippings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off) | ||||||||
cut | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument • fashioned or shaped by cutting • made neat and tidy by trimming • (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine • (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit noun • a share of the profits • (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next • a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation • a step on some scale • a wound made by cutting • a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass • a remark capable of wounding mentally • a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc • the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage • the style in which a garment is cut • a canal made by erosion or excavation • a refusal to recognize someone you know • in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball • (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of cutting something into parts • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends • the act of reducing the amount or number • an unexcused absence from class adjective satellite • with parts removed • (of a male animal) having the testicles removed • (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply • mixed with water verb • separate with or as if with an instrument • cut down on; make a reduction in • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • make an incision or separation • discharge from a group • form by probing, penetrating, or digging • style and tailor in a certain fashion • hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction • make out and issue • cut and assemble the components of • intentionally fail to attend • be able to manage or manage successfully • give the appearance or impression of • move (one's fist) • pass directly and often in haste • pass through or across • make an abrupt change of image or sound • stop filming • make a recording of • record a performance on (a medium) • create by duplicating data • form or shape by cutting or incising • perform or carry out • function as a cutting instrument • allow incision or separation • divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult • cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch • reap or harvest • fell by sawing; hew • penetrate injuriously • refuse to acknowledge • shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of • weed out unwanted or unnecessary things • dissolve by breaking down the fat of • have a reducing effect • cease, stop • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • have grow through the gums • grow through the gums • cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses) | ||||||||
bleak | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • offering little or no hope • providing no shelter or sustenance • unpleasantly cold and damp | ||||||||
carving | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • creating figures or designs in three dimensions | ||||||||
clipping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • cutting down to the desired size or shape • the act of clipping or snipping | ||||||||
edged | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a specified kind of border or edge • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination | ||||||||
keen | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a funeral lament sung with loud wailing adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • intense or sharp • excellent • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp cutting edge or point verb • express grief verbally | ||||||||
knifelike | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • cutting or able to cut as if with a knife • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp or distinct edge | ||||||||
lancinate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
lancinating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
piercing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
raw | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not treated with heat to prepare it for eating noun • informal terms for nakedness adjective satellite • (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes • having the surface exposed and painful • not processed or refined • devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure • brutally unfair or harsh • not processed or subjected to analysis • untempered and unrefined • hurting • unpleasantly cold and damp • used of wood and furniture • lacking training or experience • (used informally) completely unclothed | ||||||||