[cut.ting] n (14c) 1: something cut or cut off or out: as a: a plant section originating from stem, leaf, or root and capable of developing into a new plant b: harvest
2: something made by cutting; esp: recording
[2]cutting adj (15c) 1: given to or designed for cutting; esp: sharp, edged
2: marked by sharp piercing cold
3: inclined or likely to wound the feelings of others esp. because of a ruthless incisiveness "a ~ remark"
4: intense, piercing "a ~ pain" -- cut.ting.ly adv