slash
A slashing action or motion
Other meanings
A swift, broad cutting stroke, especially one made with an edged weapon or whip.
A wide striking motion made with an implement such as a cricket bat, hockey stick, or lacrosse stick.
Synonyms
- cut
- slice
Word history
From Old French "esclachier" (to break in pieces).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “slash” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.