Directed at cutting (7)
I believe the answer is:
pointed
I believe this is a double definition.
'directed' is the first definition.
('point' can be a synonym of 'direct')
'cutting' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'at' is the link.
(Other definitions for pointed that I've seen before include "Rudely indicated" , "sharpish" , "keen" , "Sharp-ended" , "Aculeate" .)