slitting

/ˈslɪtɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To cut a narrow opening.

Examples :

"He slit the bag open and the rice began pouring out."

action process

verb

To split into strips by lengthwise cuts.

Examples :

"She was slitting the paper into thin strips for the art project. "

action technical process

verb

To cut; to sever; to divide.

Examples :

"She was slitting the envelope open with a letter opener to read the important document inside. "

action process

noun

The act by which something is slit.

Examples :

"The slitting of the envelope revealed the birthday card inside. "

action process

Related Words

lengthwise adjective

/ˈlɛŋθwaɪz/ /ˈlɛŋkθwaɪz/

In the long direction of an oblong object.

"A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

pouring verb

/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

"pour water from a jug"

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

strips noun

/stɹɪps/

The act of removing one's clothes; a striptease.

"She stood up on the table and did a strip."

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

narrow noun

/ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnæɹoʊ/

(chiefly in the plural) A narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

"the narrows of New York harbor"

birthday noun

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

envelope noun

/ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɑn.vəˌloʊp/ /ɛnˈvɛləp/

A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.

"My sister put the letter in an envelope and took it to the mailbox. "

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "