Meaning of 'slash'

noun

a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

Synonyms: gash

noun

a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

Synonyms: stroke

noun

an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)

noun

a wound made by cutting

Synonyms: cut gash slice

verb

cut drastically

Example: "Prices were slashed"

verb

cut open, often in an imprecise manner

Example: "The tires were slashed."

Synonyms: gash

verb

cut with sweeping strokes

Synonyms: cut down

verb

beat severely with a whip or rod

Synonyms: whip

verb

move or stir about violently

Synonyms: toss