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recut

cut
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuht]
    • /kʌt/
    • /ˌriːˈkʌt /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuht]
    • /kʌt/

Definitions of recut word

  • verb with object recut to penetrate with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument or object: He cut his finger. 1
  • verb with object recut to divide with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever; carve: to cut a rope. 1
  • verb with object recut to detach with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; separate from the main body; lop off: to cut a slice from a loaf of bread. 1
  • verb with object recut to hew or saw down; fell: to cut timber. 1
  • verb with object recut to trim by clipping, shearing, paring, or pruning: to cut hair. 1
  • verb with object recut to mow; reap; harvest: to cut grain. 1

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Origin of recut

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English cutten, kytten, kitten, Old English *cyttan; akin to Old Swedish kotta to cut, Old Norse kuti little knife

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Recut

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

recut popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

recut usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with recut

  • how much does it cost to recut a diamond?

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