1. to cut with a sharp, sweeping stroke
2. to reduce drastically
3. to move quickly and violently

1. a long cut made by slashing
2. the punctuation mark /

Examples

• The pirate slashed at his enemy with a sword.
• The company decided to slash prices by 50%.
• There was a deep slash across the painting.
• Use a slash to separate the month and day in the date.
• The cat’s tail slashed back and forth angrily.
• Budget cuts will slash funding for the arts program.
• The slash on his arm required stitches.
• Type your birthday with slashes between the numbers.