on-purposecutting
nounUK /ɒn ˈpɜːpəs ˈkʌtɪŋ/
US /ɑːn ˈpɜːrpəs ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Cutting something on purpose means you did it because you wanted to, not by accident.
The teacher saw the on-purposecutting of the paper and asked the child to use scissors safely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of cutting something intentionally to achieve a goal.
The on-purposecutting of the fabric was part of the art project.
3. A deliberate slice made in a material rather than a tear.
The on-purposecutting along the dotted line made the card fold neatly.
4. Cutting done with clear intent in a game or activity.
In the game, on-purposecutting of the rope ended the round.