Meaning of the word cutter in English

What does cutter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cutter

US /ˈkʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈkʌt.ər/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that cuts something

Example:
She used a cookie cutter to make star-shaped biscuits.
The glass cutter made a clean incision.
2.

a small, fast sailing boat, often used for coastal patrol or racing

Example:
The coast guard deployed a fast cutter to intercept the suspicious vessel.
The yacht club organized a race for various types of sailing cutters.