cut·ter

cut·ter
/ˈkʌtɚ/ noun, pl -ters [count]
1 : a person, machine, or tool that cuts something

a diamond cutter

a pizza cutter

— sometimes plural

a pair of wire cutters

see also box cutter, cookie cutter
2 a : a boat on a ship that is used for carrying supplies or passengers to and from the shore
2 b : a small sailing boat with one mast
2 c : a small military ship

a Coast Guard cutter


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