cutler
word
/ˈkətɫɝ/
KUHT-lur
/kˈʌtlɐ/
KUHT-luh
Definition
A cutler is a person or company that makes or sells knives and other cutting tools.
Usage & Nuances
This is a rare, somewhat old-fashioned or formal word. Most people say 'knife maker' or refer to a brand/shop instead. In history, 'cutler' referred to skilled craftspeople of cutlery—knives, forks, and spoons—but today is mainly related to knife making.
Spanish: cuchillero - fabricante de cuchillosPortuguese (BR): cuteleiro - fabricante de facasPortuguese (PT): cuteleiro - fabricante de facasChinese (Simplified): 刀具制造者 - 刀匠Chinese (Traditional): 刀具製造者 - 刀匠Hindi: चाकू बनाने वालाArabic: صانع السكاكينBengali: ছুরিকরের দোকানদার - কাটলার (দুর্লভ/ঐতিহাসিক) - ছুরিকারRussian: ножевщик - изготовитель ножейJapanese: 刃物職人 - カトラリー職人Vietnamese: thợ làm dao - người bán daoKorean: 칼 만드는 사람 - 칼 제작자Turkish: bıçakçı - kesici alet ustasıUrdu: چاقو ساز - کاٹنے والے اوزار بنانے والاIndonesian: pembuat pisau - penjual pisau
Example Sentences
My grandfather worked as a cutler for many years.
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A good cutler uses strong steel to make knives.
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You don't see a cutler's shop very often these days.
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The city was once famous for its skilled cutlers.
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If you want a custom knife, you'll probably have to find a local cutler.
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The cutler made a new set of knives for the kitchen.
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