cut

the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

cut down with a hand implement or machine

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

the act of cutting something into parts

“his cuts were skillful”

refuse to acknowledge

“She cut him dead at the meeting”

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

“The car cut to the left at the intersection”

be able to manage or manage successfully

“she could not cut the long days in the office”

mixed with water

“sold cut whiskey”

a refusal to recognize someone you know

the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

“the barber gave him a good cut”

a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball

“cuts do not bother a good tennis player”

weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

“We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet”