cutting

adjective/ˈkʌtɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #1,720 most common English word

Meaning

sharp and effective; able to cut easily, or remarks that are unkind and hurtful.

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Example sentence

The surgeon made cutting precise cuts during the operation.

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