cutter: Meaning and Definition of

cut•ter

1. a person who cuts, esp. as a job, as one who cuts fabric for garments.
2. a machine, tool, or other device for cutting.
1. a single-masted sailing vessel, very similar to a sloop but having its mast set somewhat farther astern, about two-fifths of the way aft measured on the water line.
2. a ship's boat having double-banked oars and one or two lugsails.
4. Also calleda lightly armed government vessel used to prevent smuggling and enforce the customs regulations.
5. a person employed as a film editor.
6. a small, light sleigh, usually single-seated and pulled by one horse.
7. Also calleda brick suitable for cutting and rubbing.
8. (in U.S. government grading of beef&hasp;)
1. a low-quality grade of beef between utility and canner.
2. beef of this grade, mostly used in processed beef products, as sausage.

1. (in U.S. government grading of beef&hasp;) graded between utility and canner.