slit

noun

\ ˈslit

Definition of slit

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a long narrow cut or opening

slit

verb

slit; slitting

Definition of slit (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : 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

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Other Words from slit

Noun

slit adjective

a slit skirt [=a skirt with a vertical slit at the hem]

slitless \ ˈslit-ləs

\ adjective

Verb

slitter noun

Synonyms for slit

Synonyms: Noun

gash, incision, laceration, rent, rip, slash, tear

Synonyms: Verb

cut, gash, incise, rip, shear, slash, slice

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

This fiery red dress with a thigh-high slit (not to mention that off-the-shoulder detailing!) just screams glamour and is basically guaranteed to turn heads. — Alanna Greco, Seventeen, "Exactly What to Wear to Prom, According to Your Sign," 11 Mar. 2019 Steve GranitzGetty Images Update: Regina King won not only the highest, most gorgeous slit of the night, but also an actual Oscar—her first. — Sally Holmes, Marie Claire, "Regina King Wins Highest Slit on the Oscars Red Carpet," 25 Feb. 2019 Her strappy sandals peeked through the knee-high slit on one side of her dress, adding the perfect touch to her entire ensemble. — Isabella Gomez, Teen Vogue, "Ariel Winter Wears Strapless Pink Dress to American Humane Hero Dog Awards," 30 Sep. 2018 The dress, which costs $368 on Revolve, has a twisted fabric detail and slit on the left side for a revealing yet flattering effect. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "Candace Cameron Bure Wowed in a Rose Gold Dress at the Teen Choice Awards," 13 Aug. 2018 The dress, which contained a solid slit up the leg, fell right above Selena's knee-high Fendi boots. — Isabella Gomez, Teen Vogue, "Selena Gomez Wears Black Fendi Boots and Strapless Dress," 9 Sep. 2018 The small slits in the base allow juices to drip out while keeping even green beans and diced scallions contained. — Fox News, "Top 5 barbecue tools for grill masters," 21 Aug. 2015 Bonus: These jeans are available with or without knee slits. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "The Best High-Waisted Jeans for Curvy Girls," 30 Jan. 2019 For the SAG Awards, Lady Gaga debuted a striking white sleeveless gown with thigh-high slit and plunging neckline fresh off of Dior's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 runway in Paris. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Lady Gaga and Her Fiancé Were the Actual Definition of #CoupleGoals at the 2019 SAG Awards," 28 Jan. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

His throat was slit almost to the point of decapitation. — Rose Minutaglio, Good Housekeeping, "Jodi Arias: A Look Back at Her Gruesome Crime and Bizarre Trial," 12 Jan. 2018 In 1950, at age 42, Seymour took her own life by slitting her throat while at a mental institution. — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, "Jane Fonda says her mother's suicide 'impacted her sense of self'," 19 Sep. 2018 The jumpsuit of choice was a strapless silhouette with legs to long that they were slit at the ankle and covered the top half of each foot. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Gigi Hadid Wore a Sequin Jumpsuit After the Savage X Fenty NYFW Show," 13 Sep. 2018 In the Instagram photo, Chrissy is sprawled out on the sofa in a black bolero hat and a black dress with an up-to-there slit. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Chrissy Teigen Plays the Video Game Shantae Backstage at John Legend's Holiday Show," 19 Dec. 2018 Use a serrated knife or razor blade to make a crosswise slit into the top of each roll about one-half-inch deep. — Noelle Carter, charlotteobserver, "Grilling burgers this summer? Up your game with these homemade bun recipes," 6 July 2018 This Sabrina loves horror movies, must choose between a mortal education at Baxter High or a magical immersion at the Academy of Unseen Arts, and slits a frenemy's throat. — Ella Cerón, Teen Vogue, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Broke Kiernan Shipka's Heart — and She's OK With That," 12 Nov. 2018 From its strapless neckline, to the high leg slit adorned with copious amounts of frills, the bright dress was instantly unforgettable and felt like a '90s throwback. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Rihanna Just Celebrated Fenty Beauty’s First Birthday in a Show-Stopping Fuchsia Gown," 15 Sep. 2018 Downton Abbey’ and Carson the butler, instead of serving the sherry, slits the throat of the family dog. — New York Times, "New & Noteworthy," 27 Feb. 2018

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History and Etymology for slit

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

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