Definitions of cutter
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a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
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synonyms:
cutlery, cutting tool
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types:
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bolt cutter
an implement for cutting bolts
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cigar cutter
an implement for cutting the tip off of a cigar
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die
a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods
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edge tool
any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)
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glass cutter
a tool for cutting glass
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tile cutter
a cutter (tool for cutting) for floor tiles
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adz, adze
an edge tool used to cut and shape wood
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ax, axe
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
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chisel
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
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gouge
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
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hand ax, hand axe
a stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping
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hob
a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
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knife
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
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pick, pickax, pickaxe
a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
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carpenter's plane, plane, woodworking plane
a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood
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razor
edge tool used in shaving
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pair of scissors, scissors
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
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scythe
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
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shear
a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
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reap hook, reaping hook, sickle
an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
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wire cutter
an edge tool used in cutting wire
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type of:
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cutting implement
a tool used for cutting or slicing
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someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments)
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types:
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garment cutter
someone who cuts cloth etc. to measure in making garments
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gem cutter
one who cuts and shapes precious stones
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glass cutter, glass-cutter
someone who cuts or grinds designs on glass
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type of:
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skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker
a worker who has acquired special skills
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garment cutter
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someone who cuts or carves stone
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synonyms:
stonecutter
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someone who carves the meat
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a boat for communication between ship and shore
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synonyms:
pinnace, ship's boat, tender
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a sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop
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sailing ship, sailing vessel
a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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sailing ship, sailing vessel
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkədər/
UK
/ˈkətə/
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