26984 words

cuttings

6 definitions • 3 examples
1
an article that has been cut from a newspaper or magazine
2
a piece cut off from a plant that can be used to grow another plant of the same type
3
a deep, narrow passage made through a hill for a road, railway, or canal
4
unkind and intending to upset someone:

Examples:

He can be very cutting when he chooses to be!
5
said or done to hurt someone’s feelings:

Examples:

She made a cutting remark about his table manners.
6
a piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new plant

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