cutter

(kutər)

noun

  1. a device, tool, or machine for cutting
  2. a person who cuts or whose work is cutting; specif., a person whose work is cutting to patterns the sections that form a garment
    1. a boat carried, esp. formerly, aboard large ships to transport personnel or supplies
    2. an armed sailing vessel, formerly used by revenue authorities, as to pursue smugglers
    3. a small, armed, engine-powered ship, used by the Coast Guard as for patrol duty
    4. a single-masted yacht or sailboat carrying two headsails under normal wind conditions
  3. ☆ a small, light sleigh, usually drawn by one horse

See cutter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cut·ter

noun
  1. One that cuts, especially in tailoring.
  2. A device or machine that cuts.
  3. Nautical
    a. A single-masted, fore-and-aft-rigged sailing vessel with two or more headsails and a mast set somewhat farther aft than that of a sloop.
    b. A ship's boat, powered by a motor or oars and used for transporting stores or passengers.
  4. A small, lightly armed boat used by the Coast Guard.
  5. A small sleigh, usually seating one person and drawn by a single horse.

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