26984 words

slits

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
to make a long, straight, narrow cut in something:

Examples:

He slit open the envelope with a knife.
She killed herself by slitting her wrists.
He was found the next day with his throat slit.
She was wearing one of those skirts that's slit up the front.
2
a straight, narrow cut or opening in something:

Examples:

Make a small slit in each chicken breast and push in a piece of garlic.
3
to make a straight, narrow cut in something:

Examples:

I slit open the envelope with a knife.
4
a straight, narrow cut in something:

Examples:

Cut slits in the piecrust.
Her eyes are like little slits.

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