cortante — meaning in English

English meaning

• cutting noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
• trenchant adj Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

Senses

cortante is used for these senses in English:

• cutting Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful; curt.
• trenchant (mostly, archaic) Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

cutting — full definition

1. noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
2. noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
3. noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
4. adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.

trenchant — full definition

1. adj Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
2. adj Adapted for tearing into flesh.
3. adj Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe.

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