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

Technicians spent weeks running inert dummy rods through the cutters to verify tolerances before introducing live radioactive fuel. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Batting in the bottom of the third with two outs against Reds starter Brandon Williamson, Acuña swung at a 3-1 cutter and fouled the pitch off his left leg near the shin area. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

All of the tools and materials needed to complete the class were provided, including flowers and foliage, chicken wire, floral foam, waterproof tape, vessels, and floral cutters. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

The Coast Guard reported on Friday morning that three cutters remain actively searching, and air and ocean surface searches were conducted overnight. — Kathy Laskowski, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026