corta

kɔrta

Definitions

1. noun

a short, sharp cut or slash, especially one made with a knife

“She received a deep corta on her arm while cooking.”

2. verb

to make a short, sharp cut or slash, especially with a knife

“He corta the vegetables for the salad.”

3. verb

to cut or slash something, especially in a quick or sudden manner

“The gardener corta the dead branches from the tree.”

4. noun

a small, sharp cut or slash, especially one made in a material

“There was a corta in the leather of the jacket.”

Synonyms

  • cut
  • gash
  • slash

Antonyms

  • close
  • heal