slice
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verb \ˈslīs\slicedslic·ing
Definition of SLICE
transitive verb
1
: to cut with or as if with a knife
2
: to stir or spread with a slice
3
: to hit (a ball) so that a slice results
intransitive verb
1
: to slice something
2
: to move with a cutting action <the ship sliced through the waves>
— slice·able \ˈslī-sə-bəl\ adjective
— slic·er noun
See Examples of SLICE
- She sliced the lemon in half.
- He sliced open his finger while cleaning the fish.
- The knife sliced through the cake easily.
Origin of SLICE
Middle English sklicen, from Anglo-French esclicer to splinter, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German slīzan to tear apart — more at slit
First Known Use: 1551
2slice
nounDefinition of SLICE
1
a : a thin flat piece cut from something b : a wedge-shaped piece (as of pie or cake)
2
: a spatula for spreading paint or ink
3
: a serving knife with wedge-shaped blade <a fish slice>
4
: a flight of a ball that deviates from a straight course in the direction of the dominant hand of the player propelling it; also : a ball following such a course — compare hook
Examples of SLICE
- thin slices of roast beef
- The Fourth of July parade was a real slice of Americana.
- He hit a slice into the right rough.
Origin of SLICE
Middle English sclise, slise, from Anglo-French esclice splinter, from esclicer
First Known Use: 1613
Related to SLICE
- Synonyms
- cross section, sampler, sampling, selection, sample
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