glass-cutter
/'glɑ:s,kʌtə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who cuts flat glass to size: A "glass-cutter" is a skilled worker whose job is to cut sheets of flat glass into specific shapes and dimensions, typically for use in windows, mirrors, or other glass products.
- A person who cuts or grinds designs on glass: A "glass-cutter" can also refer to an artisan or craftsperson who engraves, etches, or cuts decorative patterns and designs into glass surfaces.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We hired a professional glass-cutter to fit the new windows. (We hired a professional glass-cutter to fit the new windows.)
- The artist is a talented glass-cutter who creates intricate patterns on vases. (The artist is a talented glass-cutter who creates intricate patterns on vases.)
Advanced Usage
- As a specialized trade: The term often implies a specific trade or craft, requiring precision and skill.
- He apprenticed for five years to become a master glass-cutter. (He apprenticed for five years to become a master glass-cutter.)
Variants and Related Words
- Glass-cutting (n): The act, process, or skill of cutting glass.
- Glass-cutting requires a steady hand. (Glass-cutting requires a steady hand.)
- Glass cutter (n): A tool, typically a small wheeled device or a diamond point, used for scoring glass to cut it. (Note: This is a compound noun for the tool, distinct from the person).
- He used a glass cutter to score the pane before snapping it. (He used a glass cutter to score the pane before snapping it.)
Synonyms
- Glazier: A person whose profession is fitting glass into windows and doors. (This is a close synonym, though a glazier often focuses on installation, while a glass-cutter focuses on the cutting itself).
- Glass engraver: A person who decorates glass by engraving designs onto it. (This is a more specific synonym for the second meaning).
Noun
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someone who cuts flat glass to size
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someone who cuts or grinds designs on glass
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