A leaf-cutter bee, of the family Megachilidae.

A leaf-cutter ant.

Alternative spelling of cut a wide swath

(chiefly US) To clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.

to discontinue something to put a stop to continued losses after facing that it is unlikely it will ever bear fruit

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cut one's losses

present participle of cut one's losses

Time to gather nuts before they are taken by other animals or buried in snow. / (idiomatic) Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.

(simile) To sting severely, to cause a sensation of stinging, especially said of cold weather. / (simile) To be very sharp (of a character, or remark)

(slang, vulgar, idiomatic) To flatulate; to fart.