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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCutter
/ˈkʌt.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tool or instrument used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, or metal.
"He used a sharp box cutter to open the package." - 2
A small, fast sailing or motorized boat, often used by coast guards or naval forces.
"The coast guard cutter patrolled the coastal waters for smugglers."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'cutten', of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English or Old Norse roots relating to striking or cutting. The suffix '-er' was added to denote a person or instrument that performs the action.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cutter" is said worldwide
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coupeur
Transliteration: koo-pur
"Il a utilisé un cutter pour ouvrir la boîte."
Schneider
Transliteration: shny-der
"Er benutzte ein Teppichmesser zum Schneiden."
taglierino
Transliteration: tah-lye-ree-no
"Ha usato un taglierino per aprire il pacco."
cortador
Transliteration: kor-tah-dor
"Necesito un cortador para este papel."
cortador
Transliteration: kor-tah-dor
"Ele usou um cortador para abrir a caixa."
कッター
Transliteration: kattar
"उसने डिब्बा काटने के लिए कッター का इस्तेमाल किया।"
切割机
Transliteration: qiē gē jī
"他用切割机切开纸箱。"
커터
Transliteration: keo-teo
"상자를 열기 위해 커터를 사용했다."
カッター
Transliteration: kattā
"彼は箱を開けるためにカッターを使いました。"
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