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With no force, get cut (4)

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I believe the answer is:

etch

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This might be a double definition.

'with no force' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with creating things as well as being verbs in their base form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'cut' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'get' is the link.

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(Other definitions for etch that I've seen before include "Carve (design) on a surface" , "Engrave (metal/glass)" , "Use acid to design on metal or glass" , "Cut into a block used for printing" , "Design on metal or glass using acid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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