Definition of slice
sliced
;slicing
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
4 : interpret, construe —used in phrases like any way you slice it
intransitive verb
1 : to slice something
2 : to move with a cutting action the ship sliced through the waves
slicer
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of slice in a Sentence
She sliced the lemon in half.
He sliced open his finger while cleaning the fish.
The knife sliced through the cake easily.
Origin and Etymology 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
slice
Definition of slice
1a : a thin flat piece cut from somethingb : 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 in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of slice
Middle English sclise, slise, from Anglo-French esclice splinter, from esclicer
SLICE Defined for English Language Learners
slice
playDefinition of slice for English Language Learners
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: to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife)
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: to cut (something) into pieces or slices
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: to make (something) smaller by removing part of it
slice
Definition of slice for English Language Learners
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: a thin piece of food that is cut from something larger
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: a piece that is cut from a pie, cake, etc.
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: a piece that is cut from a piece of fruit
SLICE Defined for Kids
Definition of slice for Students
sliced
;slicing
1 : to cut with or as if with a knife
2 : to cut into thin flat pieces I sliced a tomato.
Definition of slice for Students
: a thin flat piece cut from something a slice of bread
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