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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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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.
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.
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.'
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 something to make a long cut with a sharp object, especially in a violent way synonym slit Someone had slashed the tires on my car. She tried to kill herself by slashing her wrists. We had to slash our way through the undergrowth with sticks. Want to learn more?
Definition of slash verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A short diagonal line (/) used between two words to show that either is applicable (and/or), in dates or fractions (3/8), to express “per” (feet/second), etc.; virgule.
