slit

1 of 2

noun

: a long narrow cut or opening
slit adjective
a slit skirt [=a skirt with a vertical slit at the hem]
slitless adjective

slit

2 of 2

verb

slit; slitting

transitive verb

1
a
: to make a slit in
b
: to cut off or away : sever
c
: to form into a slit
2
: to cut into long narrow strips
slitter noun

Examples of slit in a Sentence

Noun You could see through the slit in the fence. The skirt has a slit on one side. a dress with a slit skirt Verb I slit the bag open at the top. The bag of seeds had been slit open.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Its sheer, low-rise skirt with a thigh-high slit also allowed Zendaya to show off her statuesque figure. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024 The dress featured pockets, a thigh-high slit, and gold sequin detailing that gave the straps an overall-like appearance. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
The tell-all chronicles his improbable adventures, from his escape from the Nazis with his family in 1936 to a violent attack at his home above the Strip in 1998, when a disgruntled former client slit his throat from ear to ear. Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024 Using a sharp paring knife, slice slits into the skin to allow steam to escape. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slit 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from slitten

Verb

Middle English slitten; akin to Middle High German slitzen to slit, Old High German slīzan to tear apart, Old English sciell shell — more at shell

First Known Use

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of slit was in the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slit. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

slit

1 of 2 verb
slit; slitting
1
a
: to make a slit in : slash
b
: to cut off or away : sever
2
: to cut into long narrow strips
slitter noun

slit

2 of 2 noun
: a long narrow cut or opening
slit adjective
slitless
-ləs
adjective

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