I. ˈslīs verb
( sliced ; slic·ing )
Etymology: Middle English sklicen, from Anglo-French esclicer to splinter, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German slīzan to tear apart — more at slit
Date: 1551
transitive verb
1. : to cut with or as if with a knife
2. : to stir or spread with a slice
3. : to hit (a ball) so that a slice results
4. : interpret , construe — used in phrases like any way you slice it
intransitive verb
1. : to slice something
2. : to move with a cutting action
the ship sliced through the waves
• slice·able ˈslī-sə-bəl adjective
• slic·er noun
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English sclise, slise, from Anglo-French esclice splinter, from esclicer
Date: 1613
1.
a. : a thin flat piece cut from something
b. : a wedge-shaped piece (as of pie or cake)
2. : a spatula for spreading paint or ink
3. : a serving knife with wedge-shaped blade
a fish slice
4. : a flight of a ball that deviates from a straight course in the direction of the dominant hand of the player propelling it ; also : a ball following such a course — compare hook
5.
a. : portion , share
a slice of the profits
b. : segment , sample
a slice of society