slash — to cut with a sharp blade making a long deep cut
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut with a sharp blade making a long deep cut
Pronunciation (IPA): /slæʃ/
Korean meaning: 날카로운 것으로 길게 깊이 베다
Korean pronunciation: **슬래**시
Example Sentences
- My mom slashed my allowance when she found out I spent it all on bubble tea.
- The ninja slashed through the watermelon so fast it looked like magic.
- Don't forget to put a slash between the month and day in American dates.
slash
VERB//slæʃ//
to cut with a sharp blade making a long deep cut
The chef slashes through thick meat with a sharp kitchen knife
Axe slashing through wood, creating ash and deep gash
One slash, one flash, boards crash!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'slash' likely comes from Old French 'esclachier' meaning 'to break' or 'to shatter'. It entered English in the 16th century and may have Scandinavian influences related to similar words meaning 'to cut or strike'.
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📝Examples
“My mom slashed my allowance when she found out I spent it all on bubble tea.”
“The ninja slashed through the watermelon so fast it looked like magic.”
“Don't forget to put a slash between the month and day in American dates.”
“The store manager decided to slash prices during the midnight sale.”
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