Definition (noun) the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
Definition (noun) a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
Definition (noun) the act of cutting something into parts
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his cuts were skillful
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his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess
Definition (noun) a piece cut off from the main part of something
Definition (noun) an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
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he searched through piles of letters and clippings
Definition (noun) removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
Definition (noun) the division of a deck of cards before dealing
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he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal
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the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual
Definition (noun) the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
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his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels
Definition (noun) the act of diluting something
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the cutting of whiskey with water
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the thinning of paint with turpentine
Definition (noun) the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
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the barber gave him a good cut
Definition (adj) (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
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cutting remarks
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edged satire
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a stinging comment
Definition (adj) unpleasantly cold and damp
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bleak winds of the North Atlantic
Definition (adj) painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
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a cutting wind
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keen winds
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knifelike cold
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piercing knifelike pains
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piercing cold
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piercing criticism
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a stabbing pain
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lancinating pain