cut

to penetrate with a sharp instrument.

The first known use: in the 13th century

Word Structure

3 Letters, 1 Syllable

cut

3 Phonemes

k uh t

onset, rime

k uh t

1 Morpheme

cut

Sentence Examples

He uses the ax to cut wood.

The meat is so tender you can cut it with a fork.

The saw easily cuts through metal.

She cut into the melon with a knife.

I cut myself while shaving.

Common Phrases

buzz cut

low cut

cut out

cut off

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