slash

verb
UK /slæʃ/
US /slæʃ/

To cut something quickly with a sharp tool.

The knight slashed the rope with his sword.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick, hard cut or a long thin mark made by one.

There was a deep slash across the old leather bag.

3. A forward-sloping line (/) used in writing.

Write the date as 12/05/2024 with a slash between the numbers.

4. To greatly reduce something, such as prices or costs.

The shop slashed its prices for the weekend sale.