Cut
/kʌt/
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Sharpening Required
The tool for cutting must be sharp, implying effort or preparation before the action. 
Sharpen the knife before you cut the tomatoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Matters
Cutting often requires accuracy, used when exact shapes or sizes are important. 
He cut the wood precisely to fit the frame.
Pro Tip 3/3Action Direction
When cutting, the direction of the action differs, like 'cut across' or 'cut along'. 
She cut along the dotted line.