Slashes
Pronunciation: /ˈslæʃ/
Slashes (verb)
- To cut something quickly and violently with a sharp tool.
- To reduce something by a large amount suddenly.
Examples
- He slashed the rope with a knife.
- She slashed through the dense jungle.
Common collocations: slash the prices, slash the budget, slash costs, slash spending, forward slash
Slashes (noun)
- A diagonal line (/) used in writing or printing.
- A long, deep cut or wound made by something sharp.
Examples
- The slash separates the options on the form.
- Use a slash to indicate alternatives.