cut
Verb
1
to make an opening, incision, or wound in something with a sharp-edged tool or object
She cut the paper with scissors.
He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
2
to reduce or decrease something in amount, size, or quantity
The company decided to cut costs by 20%.
Noun
1
an opening or wound made by cutting with a sharp instrument
I got a small cut on my finger while cooking.