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SLASHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Slashes.

Slashes - as a noun

A wound made by cutting

Example: "He put a bandage over the cut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutslice

An open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)

A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diagonalseparatrixsolidusvirgule

A strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

Slashes - as a verb

Cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut down

Beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
floglashlatherstraptrounceweltwhip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatwork over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut open

Example: "She slashed her wrists"

Cut drastically

Example: "Prices were slashed"

Move or stir about violently

Example: "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convulsejactitatethrashthrash aboutthreshthresh abouttoss
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agitateshake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She used slashes to separate the date (DD/MM/YY)."
"The painter made quick slashes with the brush to create texture."
"The prisoner had multiple slashes on his arm from the fight."
"The graffiti artist left colorful slashes on the wall."
"The superhero's costume had decorative slashes on the sleeves."
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Word Game Points

Is SLASHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slashes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLASHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SLASHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slashes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLASHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SLASHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slashes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLASHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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