cutter
cut-ter · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A tool or machine used for cutting.
- 2.
A person who cuts or shapes something, especially as an occupation.
- 3.
A small, fast boat used by coast guards or the navy.
- 4.
A light sleigh, typically pulled by one horse.
Forms
plural: cutters
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English cutten meaning "to cut" with the agentive suffix -er, denoting someone or something that performs the action. First attested in the 15th century.