[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cutting/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [C](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/c/) / cutting # cutting verb, -ing form of cut (cut, cuts, cut, cutting); noun (a cutting, cuttings); adjective (cutting) «cutting» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. As part of the verb, cutting means using a knife, scissors or other sharp tool to divide or open something now. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#m1) 2. A cutting is a small piece cut from a plant so that it grows into a new plant. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#m2) 3. A cutting (UK) is a piece cut out of a newspaper. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#m3) 4. Cutting (adjective) describes words that are unkind and hurt: «a cutting remark», or wind that is very cold. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#m4) ### In the lessons In art and design, cutting with scissors is a skill: cut away from your body and pass scissors handle first. In science, plant cuttings show how some plants grow new roots. In cooking, use a chopping board when cutting. Phrases: «cutting edge» (the newest technology), «cutting corners» (doing something badly to save time), «cutting in» (pushing into a line). ### Examples - I am cutting out shapes for the poster. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x1) - Use a board when cutting vegetables. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x2) - Always cut away from your hand. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x3) - We grew a new plant from a cutting. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x4) - Grandma keeps newspaper cuttings in a box. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x5) - A cutting wind blew off the sea. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x6) - Stop cutting in the queue! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x7) - That was a cutting thing to say. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x8) - “Barbecue, Flint—what house?” came the cutting retort. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/#x9) ### Note «Cut» does not change in the past: cut, cut — the t doubles in «cutting». In maths, cutting a shape into equal parts makes fractions: a cake cut into 4 equal parts gives quarters. ## In Jewish tradition It can mean carving stones for the sanctuary, and also forbidden gashes in the flesh made as mourning for the dead. The prophets also use it for cutting off, meaning destroying, peoples, and for cuts on the hands as a sign of mourning. **Interpretation.** The rabbis take the ban on cuttings as a rule against pagan mourning rites, and as respect for the body as made in God's image. Skilled cutting of stones was part of building the tabernacle. Jeremiah's cuttings show the mourning customs of the nations the prophet describes. ### Examples - and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship. (Torah EXO.31.5, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cutting/#x1) - and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of skilful workmanship. (Torah EXO.35.33, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cutting/#x2) - Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor imprint any marks upon you: I am the LORD. (Torah LEV.19.28, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cutting/#x3) - Thou hast devised shame to thy house, by cutting off many peoples, and hast forfeited thy life. (Prophets HAB.2.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cutting/#x4) - For every head is bald, and every beard clipped; upon all the hands are cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth. (Prophets JER.48.37, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cutting/#x5) ### Note «Cut» does not change in the past: cut, cut — the t doubles in «cutting». In maths, cutting a shape into equal parts makes fractions: a cake cut into 4 equal parts gives quarters. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «cutting» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cutting/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«cutting» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/cutting.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «cutting» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cutting/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«cutting» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/cutting.html) on Mova free.