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slash
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- pronunciation:
- slaesh
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slashes, slashing, slashed |
| definition 1: |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion.
The criminal slashed the tires of the cars.- synonyms:
- rip, rip into
- similar words:
- butcher, cut, hack, knife, mangle, mutilate, slice, tear
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| definition 2: |
to sharply reduce; cut.
The new theater manager slashed the price of a ticket by two dollars.- similar words:
- cut, decrease, lower
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| related words: |
reduce, rip, scrape, scratch, slit, stab, wound |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a cut, slit, or mark made with the stroke of a sharp instrument.
The slashes on that tree trunk look as if they'd been made by a bear.- synonyms:
- flourish, stroke
- similar words:
- rip, slit
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| definition 2: |
a sharp reduction.
We were able to buy a new car because of the slash in prices.- synonyms:
- cut, discount, saving
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| definition 3: |
a punctuation mark (/). It has the meaning of "or" as in "and/or" or "per" as in "miles/hour." This mark is also used to show division in math and to separate parts of an internet address.
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| related words: |
cut, wound |
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| derivation: |
slasher (n.) |
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