glass cutter
Americannoun
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a tool for cutting glass.
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a person who cuts glass into specified sizes.
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a person who etches designs onto or otherwise decorates the surface of glass.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of glass cutter
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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To help support his passions, Leonard worked multiple odd jobs, including teriyaki delivery person, window washer, paperboy, glass cutter and climbing guide.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2022
Preparations had begun in earnest on June 11, when he’d ordered a diamond‐blade glass cutter through his eBay account: Fluteplayer1988.
From National Geographic • Apr. 23, 2018
The studio, active from 1888 to 1928, was founded by Povey, glass cutter John Povey and George Povey, who handled the studio’s business affairs.
From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2015
Williams takes the time to cut each piece of glass with a manual glass cutter, after he has drawn a design that plans the colors in the artwork, and the measurements of each piece.
From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2015
He was an artist with a glass cutter.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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