cutter

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cutter/ˈkʌtə(r)/

▶noun

• 1 a person or thing that cuts.

• 2 a light, fast coastal patrol boat.

  ■ a ship's boat used for carrying passengers or light stores.

  ■ historical a small fore-and-aft rigged sailing boat with one mast, more than one headsail, and a running bowsprit, used as a fast auxiliary.

  ■ a yacht with one mainsail and two foresails.

• 3 Cricket & Baseball a ball that deviates sharply on pitching.

• 4 a pig heavier than a porker but lighter than a baconer.