as in knife
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
a fabric cutter
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Minter throws a four-seam fastball with good rise, a cutter and a changeup.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
But much of Sasaki’s early success could depend on the effectiveness of his third pitch, an improving slider that has taken several forms for Sasaki over the years — from a slower bender with big spin and break, to a slightly firmer version that acts more like a cutter.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
More news: Dodgers Pitcher Reveals Details of His Recruiting Call With Roki Sasaki
Kopech's fastball touched 102 mph last season, a weapon few pitchers are able to pair with his command, along with a plus slider and cutter.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Art Graffiti, Through Grief and Discovery Clement Gelly There was the glimmer of possibility in stories of bolt cutters and train yards and spray cans—possibilities of disruption and liberation.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
But much of Sasaki’s early success could depend on the effectiveness of his third pitch, an improving slider that has taken several forms for Sasaki over the years — from a slower bender with big spin and break, to a slightly firmer version that acts more like a cutter.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
More news: Dodgers Pitcher Reveals Details of His Recruiting Call With Roki Sasaki
Kopech's fastball touched 102 mph last season, a weapon few pitchers are able to pair with his command, along with a plus slider and cutter.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Art Graffiti, Through Grief and Discovery Clement Gelly There was the glimmer of possibility in stories of bolt cutters and train yards and spray cans—possibilities of disruption and liberation.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutter. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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