taglia

/tɑlˈjɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian knife, especially a large, curved knife used for cutting meat.

“The butcher used a large taglia to cut the roast beef into thin slices.”

2. verb

To cut or slice (something), especially using a large knife.

“The chef will taglia the vegetables for the salad.”

3. verb

To reduce or cut down (something), such as expenses or costs.

“The company had to taglia its budget to stay afloat during the economic downturn.”

Synonyms

  • cutlery
  • knife

Antonyms

  • enlarge
  • increase