Definitions of cutting:

• noun:   the act of diluting something

  Example: "The cutting of whiskey with water"

• noun:   a piece cut off from the main part of something
• noun:   a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
• noun:   the act of shortening something by cutting off the ends
• noun:   the act of cutting something into parts

  Example: "His cutting of the cake made a terrible mess"

• noun:   the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
• noun:   the division of a deck of cards before dealing

  Example: "The cutting of the cards soon became a ritual"

• noun:   cutting away parts to create a desired shape
• noun:   the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
• noun:   an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
• adjective:   (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

  Example: "Cutting remarks"

• adjective:   suitable for cutting or severing

  Example: "A cutting tool"

• adjective:   as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

  Example: "A cutting wind"

• adjective:   unpleasantly cold and damp
• name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 100000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #8070)