# cuts

Pronunciation: say "KUTS" /kʌts/

## Noun

1. Plural of cut. — plural of cut
   - Simple: Plural of cut. Use this when talking about more than one cut.
   - _The surgeon closed both cuts with a few neat stitches._
   - _Sharp cuts to funding forced the library to reduce its hours._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of cut. — third-person singular simple present indicative of cut
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of cut. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The new policy cuts costs across every department._
   - _A skilled tailor cuts the cloth precisely before sewing._

## Noun

3. Physical punishment inflicted on a student at school, typically strokes of a cane or strap. *(dated, Australia, New Zealand)*
   - Simple: Physical punishment given to a student at school, such as being hit with a cane or strap.
   - _The schoolmaster gave him several cuts across the palm for answering back._
   - _Boys who skipped lessons could expect the cuts when they returned._

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