Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slash

verb
/slæʃ/
Definition
To cut or to make a long, thin cut in something.
Examples
  • He slashed the paper with a pair of scissors.
  • The artist slashed paint onto the canvas with bold strokes.
  • During the storm, the wind slashed through the trees, causing damage.
Meaning
The act of cutting with a sweeping or quick motion, often used to describe a sharp or aggressive action.
Synonyms
  • cut
  • gash
  • slice
  • hack
  • slash down