| cutting off (a small part of something), roughly cutting, cutting off a small chunk of something (e.g. salami) see also: nicking, chopping off | |
| nicking, making a small cut or chip in something see also: cutting off, chopping off | |
| chopping off (a small part of something) see also: cutting off, nicking | |
| become conscious of see also: become aware of, notice, realize | |