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verb
- 1. cut (something) with a violent sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword: "a tire was slashed on my car" Similar
noun
- 1. a cut made with a wide, sweeping stroke: "the man took a mighty slash at his head with a large sword"
- 2. an oblique stroke (/) in print or writing, used between alternatives (e.g. and/or), in fractions (e.g. 3/4), in ratios (e.g. miles/day), or between separate elements of a text: "sentence breaks are highlighted by slashes" Similar
conjunction
- 1. used to link alternatives or words describing or denoting a dual (or multiple) function or nature: informal "a model slash actress"
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The meaning of SLASH is to lash out, cut, or thrash about with or as if with an edged blade. How to use slash in a sentence.
SLASH definition: 1. to cut with a sharp blade using a quick, strong movement: 2. in ice hockey, to hit or try to…. Learn more.
noun. a sweeping stroke, as with a knife, sword, or pen. a cut, wound, or mark made with such a stroke. a curtailment, reduction, or alteration: a drastic slash of prices. a decorative slit in a garment showing an underlying fabric. Compare forward slash ( def ), backslash ( def ).
You say slash to refer to a sloping line that separates letters, words, or numbers. For example, if you are giving the number 340/2/ K you say ' Three four zero, slash two, slash K.'
SLASH meaning: 1. to cut with a sharp blade using a quick, strong movement: 2. in ice hockey, to hit or try to…. Learn more.
a. To cut or form by cutting with forceful sweeping strokes: slash a path through the underbrush. b. To make a gash or gashes in. c. To cut a slit or slits in, especially so as to reveal an underlying color: slash a sleeve. 2. Sports To swing a stick at (an opponent) in ice hockey or lacrosse, in violation of the rules. 3.
To quickly and violently cut something is to slash it. Sword fighters in a play might just clank their swords together, though they seem to slash each other. After the play is over, the snack stand might slash the price of popcorn.
SLASH definition: 1. to cut something by making a quick, long cut with something very sharp: 2. to reduce the amount…. Learn more.
slash [often passive] (somewhat informal) (often used in newspapers) to reduce something by a large amount: Prices have been slashed in the clearance sale. cut something back/ cut back on something to reduce something, especially an amount of money or business: We had to cut back on production.
When do you use a slash ( / ) in English? The slash separates letters, words or numbers. It is used to indicate alternatives, ratios and ranges, and in website addresses.
