Definitions

1. verb

to make a sudden, sharp incision in something, such as a piece of wood or a metal

“She carefully cut the wood to fit the furniture.”

2. verb

to reduce the amount or number of something, such as expenses or staff

“The company had to cut costs due to the economic downturn.”

3. verb

to separate something, such as a part of a whole, with a sharp edge or a cutting tool

“He cut the cake into slices for the party.”

4. noun

a sharp, sudden decrease in something, such as a cut in wages or a cut in power

“The company experienced a cut in sales during the holiday season.”

5. noun

a share of something, especially a share of the profits or a share of the work

“She got a cut of the profits from the sale of her art.”

6. noun

a wound or a gash, especially one that is deep or serious

“The cut on his forehead needed stitches.”

7. noun

a style or fashion, especially one that is trendy or fashionable

“The cut of the suit was very stylish.”

8. noun

a small amount of something, especially a small amount of money

“He gave her a cut from his paycheck.”

9. noun

a part of a river or a stream, especially a narrow part or a bend

“The boat navigated through the cut in the river.”