slash
verbUK /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.