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cuttings

 

[ ˈkʌtɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in gardening

Pieces cut from a plant, typically to be used for propagation.

Synonyms

clipping, scion, slip

Examples of usage

  • I took some cuttings from my rose bushes to grow new plants.
  • The cuttings were placed in water to encourage root growth.
Context #2 | Noun

in journalism

Excerpts or selections taken from a larger piece of writing.

Synonyms

excerpt, extract, selection

Examples of usage

  • The article included cuttings from the author's latest book.
  • The editor decided to include several cuttings from the speech in the newspaper.
Context #3 | Noun

in hairdressing

Sections of hair that have been cut from a longer length.

Synonyms

hair clippings, hair fragments, hair trimmings

Examples of usage

  • The stylist showed me the cuttings from my hair before and after the haircut.
  • She swept up the cuttings from the floor after the hair trim.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuttings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estacas

🇮🇳 काटने

🇩🇪 Stecklinge

🇮🇩 stek

🇺🇦 живці

🇵🇱 sadzonki

🇯🇵 挿し木

🇫🇷 boutures

🇪🇸 esquejes

🇹🇷 çelik

🇰🇷 꺾꽂이

🇸🇦 قصاصات

🇨🇿 řízky

🇸🇰 rezne

🇨🇳 插条

🇸🇮 potaknjenci

🇮🇸 sprotar

🇰🇿 шламдар

🇬🇪 ჭრა

🇦🇿 şitillər

🇲🇽 esquejes

Word origin

The word 'cuttings' has been used in various contexts over the years. In gardening, it refers to pieces cut from a plant for propagation. In journalism, it denotes excerpts taken from a larger piece of writing. In hairdressing, it signifies sections of hair that have been cut from a longer length. The term has a long history of usage in these fields, with its origins dating back to the practice of cutting and trimming.

See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, intercut, offcuts, undercut.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,872 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.