Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slash
verb, noun
/slæʃ/
Definition
To cut something using a quick, sweeping motion.
Examples
- He decided to slash the prices on all items for the sale.
- The painter made a bold slash of color across the canvas.
- She felt a sharp pain when the branch slashed against her arm.
Meaning
A slash can also refer to a mark or cut that is made by this action. It conveys a sudden or aggressive movement.
Synonyms
- cut
- gash
- slice
- hew
- stab
