Synonyms of slits

slits 1 of 2

noun

plural of slit

as in tears

a long deep cut

made a slit in the fabric about nine inches long

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tears
• incisions
• scratches
• fractures
• lacerations
• slashes
• gashes
• injuries
• rents
• rips
• wounds
• scores
• scrapes
• abrasions
• cracks
• ruptures
• snags

slits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slit

as in slices

to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)

I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slices
• slashes
• rips
• cuts
• bruises
• stabs
• pierces
• shears
• incises
• gashes
• splits
• chops
• tears
• scissors
• crosscuts
• saws
• notches
• cleaves
• severs
• lacerates
• chips
• sections
• carves
• butchers
• rives
• haggles
• hacks
• rends
• dissects
• mangles
• hacksaws
• chisels
• minces
• dices
• cuts off
• anatomizes
• amputates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slits

Noun

His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

With a linen-blend material, the pants will help regulate your body temperature in the brutal summer heat, while the subtle side slits at the hem add an extra stylish touch. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Recut the stems at an angle, add small vertical slits to the bottom of each stem, and submerge the stems in very hot or boiling water. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026

This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

The original creator opted to piece her garland together by cutting identical slits in the bottom and top of each strip, then sliding them together to create a chain. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026