nounπShareA person or device that cuts (in various senses)."a stone cutter; a die cutter"devicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single-masted, fore-and-aft rigged, sailing vessel with at least two headsails, and a mast set further aft than that of a sloop."From the harbor, we could see several cutters with their multiple headsails catching the wind, gracefully heading out to sea. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA foretooth; an incisor."The baby's first two teeth to come in were his bottom cutters. "anatomyorganpartbodyphysiologymedicinebiologyhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy-duty motor boat for official use."The Coast Guard dispatched several cutters to search for the missing sailboat after the storm. "nauticalvehiclegovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ship's boat, used for transport ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore."The sailors lowered the cutters to transport supplies from the large cargo ship to the dock. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ball that moves sideways in the air, or off the pitch, because it has been cut."The baseball pitcher throws mostly fastballs, but occasionally surprises batters with cutters that curve sharply away from them at the last second. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cut fastball."The pitcher relied on his cutters to get strikeouts in the final inning. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ten-pence piece. So named because it is the coin most often sharpened by prison inmates to use as a weapon."The guard confiscated a collection of cutters hidden under the inmate's mattress, each sharpened to a dangerous edge. "weaponfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who practices self-injury."The therapist specializes in helping cutters find healthier ways to cope with their emotions. "personmindsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA surgeon."The experienced cutters performed the delicate surgery on the patient. "medicinepersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal yielding inferior meat, with little or no external fat and marbling."Because the rancher was losing money selling cutters, he decided to focus on raising cattle breeds known for high-quality beef. "animalfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn officer in the exchequer who notes by cutting on the tallies the sums paid."Due to changes in accounting practices, cutters, who once meticulously marked payments on wooden tallies in the Exchequer, are no longer employed. "governmentjobfinancehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ruffian; a bravo; a destroyer."The villagers lived in fear, constantly hiding from the ruthless cutters who roamed the countryside, burning homes and stealing livestock. "personcharacterinhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of soft yellow brick, easily cut, and used for facework."The new school building used cutters for its exterior walls, giving it a warm, yellow appearance. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light sleigh drawn by one horse."During the winter festival, we rode in cutters through the snow-covered park, enjoying the crisp air and the beautiful scenery. "vehicleanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading