cut-off tool
nounUK /ˈkʌt ɒf tuːl/
US /ˈkʌt ɔːf tuːl/
A cut-off tool is a tool that cuts things by pressing a sharp edge through them.
The mechanic used a cut-off tool to slice through the rusty bolt.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A machine that separates material using an abrasive wheel.
He fitted a new disc to the cut-off tool before starting work.
3. A limit or stopping point in a process.
The cut-off tool flagged orders that exceeded the budget.
4. A device that shuts off a flow or supply.
The cut-off tool stopped the water when the pipe burst.