I. ˈkə-tiŋ noun
Date: 14th century
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 ; especially : record 4
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : given to or designed for cutting ; especially : sharp , edged
2. : marked by sharp piercing cold
cutting winds
3. : inclined or likely to wound the feelings of others especially because of a ruthless incisiveness
a cutting remark
4. : intense , piercing
a cutting pain
• cut·ting·ly -tiŋ-lē adverb