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Definition of slashed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
damagehaving been cut or rent by a sharp object
- The slashed fabric revealed the lining.
2.
businessreduced sharply in amount or price
- The store offered slashed prices during the sale.
3.
writingmarked with a slash or slashes
- The document was slashed with red ink.
4.
artpatterned with sweeping strokes of color
- The artist's slashed canvas was vibrant and bold.
5.
fashionDated having ornamental cuts showing underlying fabricDated
- The slashed sleeves were a fashion statement.
Origin of slashed
Middle English, slashen (to cut) + -ed (past)
Terms with slashed included in their meaning
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Examples of slashed in a sentence
His slashed shirt was beyond repair. The budget was slashed to accommodate the new project. Prices were slashed to clear out old stock. The editor returned a slashed manuscript to the author. A slashed page lay beside the typewriter. The slashed patterns on the wall were striking.
Her dress had a slashed design that caught attention. The dress featured slashed designs that revealed bright colors underneath. His slashed jacket was the talk of the fashion show.
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- French:déchiré, réduit, ...
- German:zerrissen, reduziert, ...
- Italian:tagliato, ridotto, ...
- Spanish:rajado, rebajado, ...
- Portuguese:cortado, baixado, ...
- Chinese:被划破, 大幅削减的, ...
- Japanese:切り裂かれた, 大幅に値下げした, ...
- Arabic:مُمَزَّق, مُقَلَّص, ...
- Hebrew:מְשׁוּסָּע, מוּזָל, ...
- Russian:разрезанный, сокращенный, ...
- Ukrainian:порізаний, скорочений, ...
- Hindi:चीरा हुआ, कमी की गई, ...
Definition of slash - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
punctuationthe punctuation mark ⟨/⟩
- Use a slash to separate the options.
2.
actionswift, broad, cutting stroke
- He delivered a slash with his sword.
3.
fightcut or laceration made by an edged weapon
- The slash on his arm needed stitches.
4.
businessUS sharp reductionUS
- The company announced a slash in prices.
5.
- She enjoys reading slash.
6.
fashionslit in a garment exposing the lining
- The dress featured a stylish slash.
Verb
1.
cuttingtr./intr. cut with a swift broad stroketr./intr.
- He slashed the rope with his knife.
2.
reductiontr. reduce sharply or drasticallytr.
- The company plans to slash prices this summer.
3.
criticismtr. criticize harshly or cuttinglytr.
- The movie was slashed by the critics.
4.
- She loves to slash about her favorite characters.
Images of slash
slit in a garment exposing the lining
Expressions with slash
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reduce the probability significantly in a situation
The bookmaker decided to slash the odds for the race.
reduce prices significantly to attract customers
The store decided to slash prices for the holiday sale.
express extreme frustration or despair
She joked she would slash her wrists if she had to wait longer.
cut or destroy something into many thin strips
The sword slash to ribbons the old flag.
describing a destructive and aggressive approach
His slash-and-burn management style upset many employees.
make deep cuts or slashes in something
The vandal cut and slashed the car's tires.
career involving multiple simultaneous roles or jobs
She has a slash career as a writer/artist.
symbol indicating alternatives or choices
Use a slash mark between options, like yes/no on the form.
symbol '/' separating letters, words, or numbers
Write the date as 12/31/2023 using a forward slash.
agricultural method involving cutting and burning vegetation
Slash agriculture is common in tropical regions.
play where the batter fakes a bunt then swings
The player executed a perfect slash bunt to confuse the infield.
pocket with a diagonal or vertical slit opening
The jacket features a stylish slash pocket.
Origin of slash
Middle English, slaschen (to cut)
Examples of slash in a sentence
A slash is often used in web addresses. The slash on the tree was deep. A slash of lightning lit up the sky. A sword slash tore the banner. The detective photographed a fresh slash in the door. The budget cuts led to a slash in funding.
There was a slash in the workforce due to automation. Many fans write their own slash. The convention featured panels on slash. The jacket had a slash on each sleeve. Her skirt's slash revealed a colorful fabric. The warrior slashed through the enemy's defenses. She slashed the prices to attract more customers. The government decided to slash the budget for education. They had to slash the workforce to stay afloat. The book was slashed by the reviewers. His performance was slashed by the judges. Many fans slash their favorite TV show characters. He started to slash after reading some fanfics.
View all translations of slash
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- French:barre oblique, trancher, ...
- German:Schrägstrich, aufschlitzen, ...
- Italian:barra, tagliare, ...
- Spanish:barra, cortar, ...
- Portuguese:barra, cortar, ...
- Chinese:斜杠, 猛砍, ...
- Japanese:スラッシュ, 切る, ...
- Arabic:شَرْطَة مَائِلَة, شَقَّ, ...
- Hebrew:קַו נָטוּי, לְחַתּוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:косая черта, резать, ...
- Ukrainian:слеш, розрізати, ...
- Hindi:स्लैश, काटना, ...
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