glass cutter

noun

1. a tool for cutting glass.
2. a person who cuts glass into specified sizes.
3. a person who etches designs onto or otherwise decorates the surface of glass.

Other Words From

• glass cutting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glass cutter¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

To help support his passions, Leonard worked multiple odd jobs, including teriyaki delivery person, window washer, paperboy, glass cutter and climbing guide.

From Salon

Because the glass display cases were too thick to break with a rubber hammer, Kuhn and Mr. Murphy used a glass cutter.

From Washington Post

So they used glass cutters to score a circle, which they covered with duct tape to prevent shattering and muffle the sound.

From New York Times

The next year, Beraznik called Calgary’s equipment manager and learned that Blair was wearing glass cutters’ gloves — rubbery mitts designed to protect workers and do-it-yourselfers from cuts from glass edges.

From New York Times

I talk myself through each step of the plan, like I’m coordinating a heist with glass cutters, guy-wires, and suction cups.

From Literature