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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to cut out
[Verb]
to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it
to shred
[Verb]
to cut something into very small pieces
Ex: The chef demonstrated how shred cheese for the pizza topping .
to snip
[Verb]
to cut or remove something by pinching or using scissors
Ex: The chef used kitchen shears snip fresh herbs for the recipe .
to snick
[Verb]
to make a slight and precise cut, typically with a razor or a sharp tool
Ex: The tailor snicked the fabric to create a seamless and tailored finish .
to crop
[Verb]
to cut the edges or parts of something, often to change its shape or size
Ex: The gardener needed crop the hedge to maintain a neat and uniform appearance .
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
to slash
[Verb]
to violently cut with a quick move using a knife, etc.
Ex: He received stitches after slashing his hand while chopping vegetables in the kitchen .
Verbs of Attachment and Separation | |||
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Verbs for Attachment | Verbs for Fastening | Verbs for Separation | Verbs for Breaking and Tearing |
Verbs for Cutting | Verbs for Piercing | Verbs for Digging |

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