1. the action of using a sharp tool to divide or remove something
2. a piece cut from a plant for growing a new plant
3. a passage cut through high ground for a road or railway

1. having a sharp edge able to cut
2. unkind and likely to hurt someone’s feelings

Examples

• The cutting of the ribbon marked the opening ceremony.
• She planted rose cuttings in the garden.
• The train passed through a deep cutting in the hillside.
• Be careful with that cutting knife.
• His cutting remarks hurt her feelings.
• The cutting wind made everyone shiver.
• Take a cutting from the mint plant to grow your own.