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cutting edge

cutting edge noun: the sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool. Also the alternative form of cutting-edge.

Noun

cutting edge (plural cutting edges)

  1. The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
    Synonyms:
    innovation
  2. (broadly, idiomatic, often) The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
    • The company prides itself for staying at the cutting edge of technology.
    • Looking far from overawed throughout, they frequently took the game to the visitors, but it was Saints' lack of a cutting edge and United's superior finishing that proved the difference in the end.2011 January 29, Ian Hughes, “Southampton 1 - 2 Man Utd”, in BBC

Also used as

cutting edge is also the alternative form of cutting-edge.

cutting edge meaning in Arabic and Vietnamese

cutting edge in Arabic

sharp edge of the blade
نَصْل naṣl

cutting edge in Vietnamese

sharp edge of the blade
lưỡi
forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field
cấp tiến, tối tân

Synonyms of cutting edge

Forms of cutting edge

Noun
pluralcutting edges
Adjective
comparativemore cutting edge
superlativemost cutting edge

Questions about cutting edge

What does cutting edge mean?
Cutting edge means the sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
What is cutting edge in Arabic?
Cutting edge in Arabic is نَصْل (naṣl). See Cutting edge meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is cutting edge?
Cutting edge is a noun.
What is the plural of cutting edge?
The plural of cutting edge is cutting edges.

Words near cutting edge in the dictionary

  1. cutting corners
  2. cutting deeper than a knife
  3. cutting down
  4. cutting down the tall poppy
  5. cutting down to size
  6. cutting edge
  7. cutting edges
  8. cutting fluid
  9. cutting fluids
  10. cutting for sign
  11. cutting garden

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