English dictionary

slash

/sl/&//S/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a wound made by cutting

noun.state

Synonyms cut gash slice

Source: WordNet 3.0
an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)

noun.object

Source: WordNet 3.0
a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

noun.communication

Synonyms diagonal separatrix solidus stroke virgule

Source: WordNet 3.0
a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

noun.act

Synonyms gash

Source: WordNet 3.0
A long cut; a cut made at random.

noun

Source: webster1913
A opening or gap in a forest made by wind, fire, or other destructive agency.

noun

Source: webster1913

cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

verb.contact

Synonyms cut down

Source: WordNet 3.0
beat severely with a whip or rod

verb.contact

Synonyms flog lash lather strap trounce welt whip

Source: WordNet 3.0
cut open

verb.contact

Examples
She slashed her wrists.

Source: WordNet 3.0
cut drastically

verb.change

Examples
Prices were slashed.

Source: WordNet 3.0
move or stir about violently

verb.motion

Synonyms convulse jactitate thrash thrash about thresh thresh about toss

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cut by striking violently and at random; to cut in long slits.

verb

Source: webster1913
To strike violently and at random, esp. with an edged instrument; to lay about one indiscriminately with blows; to cut hastily and carelessly.

verb

Source: webster1913