Slit

[slɪt]

Definition

(noun.) a long narrow opening.

(noun.) a narrow fissure.

(verb.) cut a slit into; 'slit the throat of the victim'.

(verb.) make a clean cut through; 'slit her throat'.

Inputed by Elizabeth--From WordNet

Definition

(-) 3d. pers. sing. pres. of Slide.

(imp. & p. p.) of Slit

(n.) To cut lengthwise; to cut into long pieces or strips; as, to slit iron bars into nail rods; to slit leather into straps.

(n.) To cut or make a long fissure in or upon; as, to slit the ear or the nose.

(n.) To cut; to sever; to divide.

(n.) A long cut; a narrow opening; as, a slit in the ear.

Editor: Xenia

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Cut (lengthwise).[2]. Sunder, divide, rend.

n. Long cut.

Typist: Zamenhof

Definition

v.t. to cut lengthwise: to split: to cut into strips:—pr.p. slit′ting; pa.t. and pa.p. slit.—n. a long cut: a narrow opening.—n. Slit′ter anything which slits a slitting-shears for sheet-metal.—adj. Slit′tered cut into strips with square ends.—n. Slit′ting-mill an establishment in which metal plates are cut into strips for nail-making: a rotating disc used by gem-cutters for slitting: a gang-saw used for resawing lumber for blind-slats fence-pickets &c.

Edited by Beverly

Examples

Editor: Pratt

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