Definition of Cutting edge

1. Noun. The position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field. "The idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy"

Exact synonyms: Forefront, Vanguard
Generic synonyms: Perspective, Position, View

2. Noun. The sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife.
Exact synonyms: Knife Edge
Group relationships: Blade, Edge Tool
Generic synonyms: Edge

Definition of Cutting edge

1. Noun. the sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic) (''by extension'') the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field ¹

3. Adjective. (alternative form of cutting-edge) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Cutting edge

1. The beveled, knifelike, sharpened working angle of a dental hand instrument. Synonym: incisal edge. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cutting Edge

cutters
cutteth
cutthroat
cutthroats
cuttie
cuttier
cutties
cuttiest
cutting
cutting-edge
cutting angle
cutting bait
cutting board
cutting boards
cutting down
cutting edge (current term)
cutting forceps
cutting implement
cutting in
cutting it
cutting needle
cutting off
cutting off one's nose to spite one's face
cutting one's losses
cutting out
cutting room
cutting rooms
cutting someone some slack
cutting teeth
cutting tool

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