kabelknipper

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Etymology 1

From kabel (cable) +‎ knipper (cutter).

Noun

kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n)

  1. a tool used to cut cables; a cable-cutter
    Synonyms: kabelschaar, kabeltang, kabelkniptang

Etymology 2

Equivalent to kabel (cable) +‎ knipper (cutter). Likely a calque of English cord-cutter.

Noun

kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n, feminine kabelknipster)

  1. a (male) person who cancels subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favour of online services; a cord-cutter