Meaning of Cuts | Babel Free

Definitions

Corporal punishment at school.

Australia, New-Zealand, dated, historical, plural, plural-only, with-definite-article

Equivalents

Examples

“Broiling is but another way of roasting those cuts of meat which have⟳ a broad, flat surface such as steaks, chops, or cutlets.”

“‘I′ll give⟳ you something to keep⟳ you awake⟳, McFadyen!’ Ape shouted. Meat was taken off to the staff room and given the cuts.”

“He reckons that about 80% of the boys in the school regularly received the cuts from Mr Saunders so he didn′t feel⟳ as if he was being unduly picked on.”

“My greatest happiness is that Sebastian is having a good time at school and has never been given the cuts.”

CEFR level