Cutter Meaning in English
word
/ˈkətɝ/
KUH-dur
/kˈʌtɐ/
KUH-tuh
Definition
A 'cutter' is a tool or device used for cutting things, such as paper or fabric. It can also refer to a type of small, fast boat, often used by the coast guard.
Usage & Nuances
'Cutter' is most often used for handheld cutting tools, like a utility knife or box cutter. In nautical contexts, 'cutter' means a specific kind of small, fast boat. Don't confuse with 'cutting machine' (industrial). In British English, 'cutter' is also common for 'utility knife'.
Spanish: cortador - cúter (herramienta) - cortador (barco pequeño)Portuguese (BR): cortador - estilete - cortador (barco pequeno)Portuguese (PT): cortador - x-ato - cortador (barco pequeno)Chinese (Simplified): 切割器 - 美工刀 - 割刀（船）Chinese (Traditional): 切割器 - 美工刀 - 割刀（船）Hindi: कटर - चाकू (औजार) - कटर (नाव)Arabic: قاطِع - قاطِع الورق - قارب قاطِعBengali: কাটার - দ্রুত ছোট জাহাজ (কোস্ট গার্ড)Russian: резак - фальшивка (лодка береговой охраны)Japanese: カッター - カッター艇（船）Vietnamese: dao rọc giấy - tàu tuần tra nhỏ (cutter)Korean: 커터 - 커터보트(작은 빠른 배)Turkish: kâğıt kesici - süratli tekne (sahil güvenlik)Urdu: کٹر - تیز چھوٹی کشتی (کوسٹ گارڈ)Indonesian: cutter - kapal patroli kecil
Example Sentences
I need a cutter to open this box.
basic
Be careful with the cutter, it's very sharp.
basic
The sailor worked on the coast guard cutter.
basic
Do you have a cutter? I can't get through this tape.
natural
My dad collects models of old naval cutters.
natural
Don't leave the cutter out—someone could get hurt.
natural