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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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Categorized English Verbs of Attachment, Separation, and Piercing
to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake. 
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to cut down

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

Ex: The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project. 
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to cut out

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

Ex: Can you cut the coupons out of the magazine so we can use them at the store? 
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to cut up
to cut up
[Verb]

to slice something into smaller parts

Ex: The chef skillfully cut up the vegetables for the stir-fry, ensuring they were uniform in size. 
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to gash
to gash
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the accident, the broken glass gashed the driver's arm, requiring immediate attention. 
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to shred
to shred
[Verb]

to cut something into very small pieces

Ex: To make coleslaw, you need to shred the cabbage finely. 
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to snip
to snip
[Verb]

to cut or remove something by pinching or using scissors

Ex: The tailor had to snip the excess fabric to perfect the garment's fit. 
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to trim
to trim
[Verb]

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

Ex: The barber skillfully trimmed the customer's hair to achieve a polished look. 
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to lacerate

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

Ex: The jagged glass shards lacerated his hand when he tried to pick them up. 
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to clip
to clip
[Verb]

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

Ex: The hairdresser decided to clip a small section to create layers in the hairstyle. 
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to snick
to snick
[Verb]

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

Ex: The barber snicked the edges of the client's hair for a clean and polished look. 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to make shallow cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: The baker used a knife to score the bread dough before baking for an even rise. 
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to mow
to mow
[Verb]

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

Ex: Every weekend, he spends time mowing the lawn to keep it well-manicured. 
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to crop
to crop
[Verb]

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

Ex: The tailor decided to crop the trousers to a shorter length for a modern style. 
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to nick
to nick
[Verb]

to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something

Ex: The woodworker carefully nicks the edge of the board to mark the measurement. 
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to notch
to notch
[Verb]

to cut a V-shaped groove or mark into something

Ex: The carpenter needs to notch the wooden beam to fit it securely into place. 
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to chop
to chop
[Verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: She chops vegetables for the stir-fry every evening. 
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to sever
to sever
[Verb]

to separate something from a whole

Ex: The surgeon needed to sever the damaged tissue to facilitate healing. 
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to cut off

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

Ex: Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts. 
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to slit
to slit
[Verb]

to create a clean and narrow cut through something

Ex: The tailor decided to slit the fabric to create a vent in the back of the dress. 
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to hack
to hack
[Verb]

to forcefully cut through something using rough movements

Ex: The chef decided to hack the coconut to access its refreshing water. 
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to hew
to hew
[Verb]

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

Ex: The lumberjack skillfully hewed the massive tree with precise axe strikes. 
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to slash
to slash
[Verb]

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

Ex: The assailant slashed at the victim with a sharp knife, leaving deep wounds on their arm. 
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to saw
to saw
[Verb]

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

Ex: The carpenter sawed the wooden plank to the desired length. 
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to cleave
to cleave
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef deftly cleaved the meat with a sharp knife for precise portions. 
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