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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: They cut the cake into slices to share with everyone .
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to cut down

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

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.
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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: It's challenging to cut out a perfect circle from this tough material; we may need a specialized tool.
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to cut up
to cut up
[Verb]

to slice something into smaller parts

Ex: To facilitate recycling , it 's important to properly cut up cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling bin .
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to gash
to gash
[Verb]

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

Ex: She gashed her finger while chopping vegetables with a kitchen knife .
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to shred
to shred
[Verb]

to cut something into very small pieces

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to shred cheese for the pizza topping .
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to snip
to snip
[Verb]

to cut or remove something by pinching or using scissors

Ex: The chef used kitchen shears to snip fresh herbs for the recipe .
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to trim
to trim
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dog groomer used scissors to carefully trim the fur around the paws , giving the pet a clean and well-groomed look .
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to lacerate

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

Ex: The barbed wire fence has the potential to lacerate anyone attempting to climb over .
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to clip
to clip
[Verb]

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

Ex: The pet groomer used a special tool to clip the dog 's fur for a neat appearance .
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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 tailor carefully snicked the fabric to create a seamless and tailored finish .
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to make shallow cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: In preparation for planting , the gardener scored rows in the soil for uniform seed placement .
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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: She grabbed the lawnmower to quickly mow the backyard before the gathering .
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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 gardener needed to crop the hedge to maintain a neat and uniform appearance .
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to nick
to nick
[Verb]

to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something

Ex: To keep track of measurements , the tailor nicks the fabric at specific points .
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to notch
to notch
[Verb]

to cut a V-shaped groove or mark into something

Ex: The archer used a knife to notch the arrow for a more secure placement on the bowstring .
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to chop
to chop
[Verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: Last night , she chopped herbs for the marinade .
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to sever
to sever
[Verb]

to separate something from a whole

Ex: To extract the damaged cable , the technician needed to sever the connections carefully .
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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: In order to fit the shelf into the corner , he had to cut off a small portion from one side .
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to slit
to slit
[Verb]

to create a clean and narrow cut through something

Ex: The surgeon skillfully slit the skin to access the underlying tissues during the procedure .
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to hack
to hack
[Verb]

to forcefully cut through something using rough movements

Ex: The thief hacked at the padlock with a crowbar , trying to break into the locked chest .
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to hew
to hew
[Verb]

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

Ex: The stone mason skillfully hewed the blocks to fit seamlessly in the construction .
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to slash
to slash
[Verb]

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

Ex: He received stitches after accidentally slashing his hand while chopping vegetables in the kitchen .
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to saw
to saw
[Verb]

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

Ex: In DIY projects , individuals often need to saw materials to customize their creations .
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to cleave
to cleave
[Verb]

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

Ex: The stonemason cleaved the large block of stone into smaller , manageable pieces .
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