Synonyms of cutter

cutter

noun

ˈkə-tər 

as in knife

an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting

a fabric cutter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knife
• blade
• shank
• sword
• dagger
• shiv
• bayonet
• cleaver
• steel
• machete
• stiletto
• cutlass
• pocketknife
• bowie knife
• switchblade
• bolo
• stylet
• sheath knife
• poniard
• saber
• scalpel
• hack
• bodkin
• dirk
• rapier
• jackknife
• switch knife
• yataghan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cutter

The Coast Guard sent several crews to the area, including the cutters Sockeye and Halibut, boats from stations in Los Angeles-Long Beach and Channel Islands, and an air crew. — Stephen Sorace , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

His four seam fastball has a unique shape and gets up to 99 mph with plus command, and that pairs well with his great curveball, good change-up, and strong cutter. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Benintendi, who had two hits and two RBIs in Friday’s 7-4 White Sox win, lofted a below-the-strike zone cutter from Andrew Morris (4-7) into the right-field seats for a 3-2 lead. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Those came on four different pitches — a four-seam fastball (5), slider (2), cutter (2) and changeup (1). — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026