sliced; slicing
Definition of slice
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
1
: to slice something
2
: to move with a cutting action
the ship sliced through the waves
slice
nounDefinition of slice (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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
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The first known use of slice was in 1551
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