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CUTTINGS

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There are 13 meanings of the word Cuttings.

Cuttings - as a noun

The activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
film editing

A part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stalkstem
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of cutting something into parts

Example: "His cuts were skillful"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A piece cut off from the main part of something

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
partpiece
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

Example: "He searched through piles of letters and clippings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clippingnewspaper clippingpress clippingpress cutting

Removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carving
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
creating by removal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The division of a deck of cards before dealing

Example: "He insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut

The act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

Example: "His cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of diluting something

Example: "The cutting of whiskey with water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thinning

The act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

Example: "The barber gave him a good cut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutcutting off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shortening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cuttings - as an adjective satellite

(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

Example: "Cutting remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edgedstinging

Unpleasantly cold and damp

Example: "Bleak winds of the north atlantic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bleakraw

Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Example: "A cutting wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keenknifelikelancinatelancinatingpiercingstabbing

Example Sentences

"She planted the rose cuttings in a pot."
"The gardener took several cuttings from the tree to propagate new saplings."
"I saw a beautiful bouquet at the florist made of different flower cuttings."
"We used the hedge cuttings to create a natural fence around the garden."
"He was excited to learn the art of bonsai and started by practicing with small cuttings."
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Word Game Points

Is CUTTINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cuttings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CUTTINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CUTTINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cuttings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CUTTINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CUTTINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cuttings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CUTTINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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