SLASH


Meaning of SLASH in English

■ verb

1》 cut with a violent sweeping movement.

2》 informal reduce (a price, quantity, etc.) greatly.

↘[as adjective ~ing ] vigorously incisive or effective.

3》 archaic lash, whip, or thrash severely.

↘criticize severely.

■ noun

1》 a cut made with a wide, sweeping stroke.

2》 a bright patch or flash of colour or light.

3》 an oblique stroke (/) used between alternatives, in fractions and ratios, or between separate elements of a text.

4》 Brit. informal an act of urinating.

5》 N. Amer. debris resulting from the felling or destruction of trees.

Origin

ME: perh. imitative, or from OFr. esclachier 'break in pieces'.

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