cut

US /kʌt/

UK /kʌt/

A1

noun

  • Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
  • Small opening made using a sharp object, knife
  • A wound on someone's skin caused by a sharp object

verb

  • To reduce the size or amount of something
  • To use knife or scissors to divide, open surfaces

Examples

Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material.

The recipe calls for a good lean cut of beef.