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cutter
noun cut·ter \ˈkə-tər\
: a person, machine, or tool that cuts something
: a boat on a ship that is used for carrying supplies or passengers to and from the shore
: a small sailing boat with one mast
Full Definition of CUTTER
1
: one that cuts: a : one whose work is cutting or involves cutting b (1) : an instrument, machine, machine part, or tool that cuts (2) : a device for vibrating a cutting stylus in disc recording; also : the stylus or its point
2
a : a ship's boat for carrying stores or passengers b : a single-masted fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel c : a small armed vessel in government service
3
: a light sleigh
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First Known Use of CUTTER
15th century
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cutter
noun cut·ter \ˈkə-tər\
Definition of CUTTER for Kids
1
: someone or something that cuts <a diamond cutter> <a cookie cutter>
2
: a boat used by warships for carrying passengers and stores to and from the shore
3
: a small sailing boat with one mast
4
: a small military ship <a coast guard cutter>
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