as in knives
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
a fabric cutter
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Recent Examples of cutters
A couple of cutters, couple of good sliders.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Out of that money, 11 new Arctic security cutters are to be built.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The Navy is now considering modifying a class of Coast Guard cutters that would lack basic armaments such as vertical tubes for launching a variety of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Look for one that’s durable and able to resist bolt cutters and tools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Several Mets pitchers, including Manaea and Devin Williams, are working on cutters to give their arsenals another distinct pitch to land in the strike zone.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
One day, the tree cutters will come for them too.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Out of that money, 11 new Arctic security cutters are to be built.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The Navy is now considering modifying a class of Coast Guard cutters that would lack basic armaments such as vertical tubes for launching a variety of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Look for one that’s durable and able to resist bolt cutters and tools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Several Mets pitchers, including Manaea and Devin Williams, are working on cutters to give their arsenals another distinct pitch to land in the strike zone.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
One day, the tree cutters will come for them too.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutters
knives
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Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The journey to the titanium spork wound through Hollywood, forks with knives for handles, and a bizarre American craze for turtle soup.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutters. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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