paper cutter
Definition
Noun: A paper cutter is a tool or device, often with a sharp blade, specifically designed for cutting multiple sheets of paper neatly and precisely to a desired size. It is commonly a flat board with a hinged blade or a guillotine-style blade.
Usage
The term paper cutter refers to the physical implement itself. It is typically used in offices, schools, and craft rooms. * Please use the paper cutter to trim those flyers to A5 size. * The new paper cutter has a safety guard on the blade. * We need to replace the dull blade in the paper cutter.
Advanced Usage
- As a compound noun modifier: The term can function adjectivally to describe related items.
- Be careful with the paper cutter blade.
- I need to buy a new paper cutter mat.
Variants and Related Words
- Trimmer: A synonym, often used for smaller, rotary-blade versions (e.g., ).
- Guillotine cutter: A specific type of paper cutter where a blade drops down vertically.
Synonyms
- Trimmer
- Paper trimmer
- Sheet cutter
Related Phrases
- Safety paper cutter: A paper cutter designed with enhanced safety features to prevent accidents.
- Rotary paper cutter: A paper cutter that uses a rolling circular blade instead of a guillotine blade.
Noun
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a cutting implement for cutting sheets of paper to the desired size
