Synonyms for

Cutter

Verb / ˈkʌtɜ: / Another word for cutter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tool or machine used for cutting something.

Synonyms & similar words

carver cuttingtool cutlery pinnace tender shipsboat stonecutter blade chopper clipper guillotine hacksaw knife razor scissors shears shredder slicer snipper trimmer whizzer

Synonyms by register

Formal

incisor shears clippers guillotine

Informal

knife blade razor scissors

Literary

cleaver scythe

Antonyms

builder creator maker assembler producer joiner

Common collocations

  • paper cutter
  • cookie cutter
  • wire cutter
  • ice cutter
  • glass cutter
  • cable cutter
  • nail cutter

Word family

noun cutter
verb cut

Usage note

The word 'cutter' can refer to a tool that cuts, a ship designed for cutting through water, or a person who cuts. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The cutter sliced through the bread easily.
  2. I need a cutter to cut this fabric.
  3. The gardener used a cutter to trim the hedges.
  4. She used a cutter to cut out the cookies from the dough.
  5. The paper cutter made a clean cut through the stack of papers.

Quotes

  • A good cutter is worth a hundred men.
  • A sharp cutter is a safe cutter.
  • The cutter’s job is to make things straight and smooth.

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