Verbs of Attachment and Separation - Verbs for Cutting

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to cutting such as "trim", "shred", and "chop".

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Verbs of Attachment and Separation
to cut
to cut [verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: Sarah cuts fabric to make a dress .
to cut down
to cut down [verb]

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

Ex: The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones .
to cut out
to cut out [verb]

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it

Ex:
to cut up
to cut up [verb]

to slice something into smaller parts

Ex: She cut up the old t-shirt and turn it into a collection of cleaning rags .
to gash
to gash [verb]

to make a deep cut or opening, often using a sharp tool or object

Ex: Using a sharp knife , the chef carefully gashed the fruit to extract the juicy pulp .
to shred
to shred [verb]

to cut something into very small pieces

Ex: In a blender , you can easily shred vegetables for a smooth soup .
to snip
to snip [verb]

to cut or remove something by pinching or using scissors

Ex: The gardener carefully snipped the overgrown branches to shape the hedge .
to trim
to trim [verb]

to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner

Ex: In preparation for the event , she visited the salon to trim her split ends .
to lacerate
to lacerate [verb]

to tear the skin or flesh, causing deep and often irregular wounds

Ex: The thorns on the rosebush can easily lacerate the skin if not handled carefully .
to clip
to clip [verb]

to neatly cut or remove something using scissors or a similar tool

Ex: The seamstress carefully clipped the loose threads after sewing the garment .
to snick
to snick [verb]

to make a slight and precise cut, typically with a razor or a sharp tool

Ex: The tailor carefully snicked the fabric to create a seamless and tailored finish .
to score
to score [verb]

to make shallow cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: The carpenter scored the wood with a pencil to guide the precise cuts .
to mow
to mow [verb]

to cut grass, wheat, etc. with a gardening machine or handheld tools, such as a scythe

Ex: To maintain a neat appearance , the gardener mowed the wild grass around the garden .
to crop
to crop [verb]

to cut the edges or parts of something, often to change its shape or size

Ex: To fit into the frame , the artist had to crop the painting slightly .
to nick
to nick [verb]

to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something

Ex: The jeweler skillfully nicks the metal to create a textured pattern on the jewelry .
to notch
to notch [verb]

to cut a V-shaped groove or mark into something

Ex: The stonemason skillfully notches the stone to create a decorative pattern .
to chop
to chop [verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: The butcher is chopping meat to fulfill customer orders .
to sever
to sever [verb]

to separate something from a whole

Ex: In gardening , it 's essential to sever dead or diseased branches for plant health .
to cut off
to cut off [verb]

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

Ex: She carefully cut off a piece of fabric to make a patch for the torn shirt .
to slit
to slit [verb]

to create a clean and narrow cut through something

Ex: To improve flexibility , the chef chose to slit the meat before grilling .
to hack
to hack [verb]

to forcefully cut through something using rough movements

Ex: Frustrated with the tangled vines , the gardener hacked at them with pruning shears .
to hew
to hew [verb]

to cut something by striking it with an axe or similar tool

Ex: In traditional carpentry , craftsmen would hew timber to construct durable structures .
to slash
to slash [verb]

to violently cut with a quick move using a knife, etc.

Ex: She screamed for help as the mugger slashed at her purse with a switchblade , attempting to steal her belongings .
to saw
to saw [verb]

to cut through a material using a tool with a toothed blade

Ex: She carefully sawed the metal pipe for a precise fit in the plumbing system .
to cleave
to cleave [verb]

to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy

Ex: To open the coconut , he cleaved it in half using a machete .
Verbs of Attachment and Separation
Verbs for Attachment Verbs for Fastening Verbs for Separation Verbs for Breaking and Tearing
Verbs for Cutting Verbs for Piercing Verbs for Digging