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slashes

/ˈslæʃɪz/ /ˈslæʃəz/

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noun

A slashing action or motion, particularly:

Examples :

"The artist created interesting textures on the canvas with quick, energetic slashes of the brush. "

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A mark made by a slashing motion, particularly:

Examples :

"The angry artist made quick, deep slashes across the canvas with his knife. "

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noun

Something resembling such a mark, particularly:

Examples :

"The teacher's lesson plan had many slashes indicating important points. "

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The loose woody debris remaining from a slash, (particularly forestry) the trimmings left while preparing felled trees for removal.

Examples :

"Slash generated during logging may constitute a fire hazard."

environment nature agriculture

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noun

Examples :

"The fan website dedicated to the TV show had a section filled with slashes, pairing characters who were never romantically involved in the actual series. "

literature entertainment media writing internet culture

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verb

To cut or attempt to cut, particularly:

Examples :

"The angry student slashes at the test paper with their pen, tearing it in frustration. "

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To strike violently and randomly, particularly:

Examples :

"The angry man slashes at the air with his hands while yelling. "

action war military weapon

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To move quickly and violently.

Examples :

"The chef slashes the vegetables quickly with his sharp knife. "

action military war weapon

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To crack a whip with a slashing motion.

Examples :

"The rancher slashes the whip in the air to herd the cattle. "

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To clear land, (particularly forestry) with violent action such as logging or brushfires or through grazing.

Examples :

"The logging company slashes large areas of the forest to harvest timber. "

environment agriculture action

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To write slash fiction.

Examples :

""Some fans slash established characters from the show, creating romantic stories between them that weren't in the original plot." "

literature writing story media internet communication entertainment

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noun

A drink of something; a draft.

Examples :

"After working in the hot garden all afternoon, a few slashes of cool lemonade really hit the spot. "

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A piss: an act of urination.

Examples :

"After holding it for hours, he really needed a slashes. "

physiology body function sex action

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To piss, to urinate.

Examples :

""The dog slashes on every fire hydrant we pass during our walk." "

body physiology sex

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noun

A swampy area; a swamp.

Examples :

"The explorer warned us to stay out of the slashes because they were full of mosquitoes and hidden dangers. "

environment nature geography area place

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A large quantity of watery food such as broth.

Examples :

"After a long, cold day working in the garden, a bowl of warm slashes was just what I needed. "

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To work in wet conditions.

Examples :

""The rice farmers slashes their field all day, ankle-deep in the flooded paddy." "

work job condition

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noun

The period of a transitory breeze.

Examples :

"During the hot summer afternoon, we appreciated the brief slashes of cool air coming through the open window. "

weather time nature

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An interval of good weather.

Examples :

"After weeks of rain, we enjoyed several welcome slashes of sunshine, perfect for picnics in the park. "

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The loose part of a rope; slack.

Examples :

"The sailor coiled the rope neatly, taking care to eliminate any slashes to prevent tangling. "

nautical sailing