USUKGlobalneutralliteral
- To make an incision, cut, or separation at a position lower than a specified point or reference.
- To perform a cutting action on a part that lies beneath or lower than another part.
USUKGlobalmedicaltechnical
- In surgical contexts, to amputate or operate at a level below a particular anatomical landmark (for example, 'cut below the knee').
- To perform a medical cut at a specified lower anatomical level to preserve or remove tissue.
USUKGlobalinformalcomparative
- Used as 'a cut below' to indicate that someone or something is of lesser quality or status compared with another.
- To be slightly inferior or beneath another in rank, ability, or standard.