👉 (heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling ‘cutting,’ a word that pops up quite often, you see. The dictionary gives us a clue, clear as can be: “To incise, to cut into the surface of something.” Let's break that down with a little rhyme, if you please! "Cutting” means to make a mark, it’s true, A little slice, for me and you. Like carving wood or shaping clay, It’s changing form in a special way!” Think about scissors, sharp and bright, Or a knife that helps us with our bite! “Incise” is a fancy word, it's true, Meaning to make a cut right through. So, ‘cutting’ isn’t just a simple thing, It’s about manipulating what objects bring! Does anyone have an example of something you've seen being 'cut'? Let's hear your thoughts!