cutting tool
ˈkʌtɪŋ tuːl
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Definition of cutting tool - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
toolsTECH.device used to cut or shape materialsTECH.
  • The lathe uses a cutting tool to shape metal.
cutter instrument shaper
2.
manufacturingTECH.device used to remove material by shearingTECH.
  • The machinist used a cutting tool to shape the metal.
cutter
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Images of cutting tool

  • cutting tool: device used to remove material by shearing
    device used to remove material by shearing

Expressions with cutting

cord cuttingn.
act of canceling cable TV for streaming services
Cord cutting is popular among young adults.
cutting remarkn.
comment intended to hurt someone's feelings
Her cutting remark about his outfit made him feel self-conscious.
cutting remarksn.
sharp and critical comments
The review was full of cutting remarks about the author's writing style.
is someone cutting onionsexp.
used to suggest someone is crying or strongly moved
After that speech, is someone cutting onions in here?
you're cutting it too fineexp.
do something with very little time left before a deadline
You're cutting it too fine by leaving now for the meeting.
on the cutting edgeadj.
leading in a particular field
Her research is on the cutting edge of medical science.

Expressions with tool

tool upv.
prepare equipment for a specific function
He tooled up the workshop for the upcoming project..
tool aroundv.
drive or ride in a leisurely or aimless manner
They spent the afternoon tooling around the countryside in their new car..
tool of one's traden.
instrument crucial for performing a profession
The camera is a tool of the photographer's trade.
tool of the traden.
necessary item for a particular job
A hammer is a tool of the trade for a carpenter.
garden tooln.
tool used for gardening tasks
She bought a new garden tool to help with the weeding.
lawn tooln.
equipment for maintaining a lawn
A rake is a common lawn tool for gathering leaves.
spare tooln.
extra tool kept for emergencies
He always carries a spare tool in his car.
tool bagn.
bag used to carry tools
He packed his wrench and screwdriver into the tool bag..
tool beltn.
belt with loops or pockets for tools
The carpenter wore a tool belt filled with hammers and screwdrivers.
tool cabinetn.
cabinet for storing and organizing tools
He opened the tool cabinet to find a wrench.

Terms related to cutting tool

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cutbladedrillknifelathemachinesawscissorstoolgrindermachiningmanufacturing

Terms with cutting tool included in their meaning

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knifen.
cutting tool
tool with a sharp blade for cutting
knivesn.
tools
tool with a sharp edge for cutting things
sawn.
tools
tool with a toothed blade for cutting
clippersn.
grooming
hairdresser's tool with teeth for cutting hair
clippersn.
nail or plant
hand tool with blades for cutting nails or plants
scissorsn.
tools
tool with two blades for cutting
cheese knifen.
cutting tool
knife designed for cutting cheese
clippersn.
general tool
tool for cutting or trimming materials

Examples of cutting tool in a sentence

  • She used a cutting tool to trim the plastic.
  • A cutting tool is essential in carpentry.
  • He sharpened the cutting tool before use.

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  1. French:outil de coupe, instrument de découpe, ...
  2. German:Schneidwerkzeug, ...
  3. Italian:utensile da taglio, strumento da taglio, ...
  4. Spanish:herramienta de corte, cortadora, ...
  5. Portuguese:ferramenta de corte, ...
  6. Chinese:切削工具, ...
  7. Japanese:切削工具, ...
  8. Arabic:أَداةُ قَطْع, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּלִי חִתּוּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:режущий инструмент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:різальний інструмент, інструмент для різання, ...
  12. Hindi:काटने का उपकरण, ...

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