revenue cutter

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
3. 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
      also revenue cutter
   3. a small, armed, engine-powered ship, used by the Coast Guard as for patrol duty
      also Coast Guard cutter
   4. a single-masted yacht or sailboat carrying two headsails under normal wind conditions
4. ☆ a small, light sleigh, usually drawn by one horse