Definition of cut a figure
:to have a particular appearance
- He cut a fine/dashing figure in his officer's uniform.
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cut
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: to penetrate with or as if with an edged instrument
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: to hurt the feelings of
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: to strike sharply with a cutting effect
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: a product of cutting: such as
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: an opening made with an edged instrument
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: a wound made by something sharp : gash
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: marked by a well-developed and highly defined musculature
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figure
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: a number symbol : numeral, digit
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: arithmetical calculations
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: a written or printed character
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: to represent by or as if by a figure or outline
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: to decorate with a pattern
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: to indicate or represent by numerals
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