cutting tool

Definitions

A device or implement, such as a knife, saw, or drill bit, used to remove material from a workpiece through shear deformation.

Any mechanical instrument designed to sever, shape, or finish materials by cutting, grinding, or shaving.

Examples

The chef sharpened his favorite cutting tool before preparing the vegetables for the banquet.

A laser is a highly precise cutting tool used in modern manufacturing to shape metal components.

Synonyms

blade edged implement sharp instrument cutter severing device

Antonyms

blunt object dull instrument protective cover safety guard non-cutting tool