slash

slash1 [ slæʃ ] verb transitive *

1. ) to cut something in a violent way:

The tires on the car had been slashed.

His attacker slashed him across the face with a knife.

2. ) MAINLY JOURNALISM to reduce something by a large amount:

Congress voted to slash funds for several domestic programs.

The company has slashed production by 50%.

3. ) intransitive to move somewhere in a violent way that causes a lot of damage:

slash through: Tornadoes slashed through the area.

The rotors slashed through the roof of the building.

4. ) intransitive or transitive to try to cut or hit something by making several swinging movements:

They slashed through the undergrowth with sticks.

slash at: The man leaped forward and slashed at his neck.

She slashed wildly at the ball.

slash

slash 2 [ slæʃ ] noun

1. ) count a quick swinging movement, especially with something sharp

2. ) count a long deep cut:

Several slashes had been made across the plastic-covered seats.

3. ) count a line (/) that separates numbers, letters, or words in writing

4. ) singular BRITISH VERY INFORMAL an occasion when a man goes to the toilet and URINATES (=gets rid of waste liquid from his body)