crosscutter

/ˈkrɔskˌkʌtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A tool or machine used to make crosscuts in a material, often used in woodworking or metalworking.

“The carpenter used a crosscutter to make precise cuts in the wooden beam.”

2. verb

To cut across or at a right angle, especially in a woodworking or metalworking context.

“The machine was programmed to crosscut the metal sheet into precise squares.”

Synonyms

  • crosscut
  • diagonal cutter

Antonyms

  • edge cutter
  • straight cutter