slit

🇺🇸 /slɪt/ 🇬🇧 /slɪt/
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noun
R

A narrow opening made by cutting.

The slit in the fabric allowed a small amount of light to pass through.

verb
R

To make a long, narrow cut in something.

She carefully slit the wrapping paper to reveal the gift inside.

translation

n. A narrow opening made by cutting.
v. To make a long, narrow cut in something.

Word Forms

Plural slits
Progressive slitting
3rd Present slits