Cutting Off (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of shortening something by chopping off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The stylist specialized in cutting off split ends to restore the health of damaged hair.
- The cutting off of branches was necessary to allow sunlight to reach the plants below.
- Cutting off the worn-out soles of his shoes gave them a new lease on life.
- To save on costs, the company started cutting off unnecessary features from their products.
- The tailor's job involved cutting off excess fabric from the seams of the garment.
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Meaning 2
The act of cutting something off.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gardener's cutting off of the dead flowers helped the plant grow new blooms.
- The cutting off of the power supply caused the entire neighborhood to lose electricity.
- The doctor's cutting off of the infected tissue saved the patient's life.
- The cutting off of the supply lines forced the army to retreat from the battlefield.
- The cutting off of the tree branches allowed more sunlight to reach the garden below.