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slit
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- pronunciation:
- slIt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slits, slitting, slit |
| definition: |
When you slit something, you cut a thin, straight line through it using something sharp.
Eva slit the envelope open quickly and took out the letter she had been waiting for.- similar words:
- cut
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| related words: |
split |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A slit is a thin, straight cut or opening.
The bag of rice had a small slit in it, and bits of rice were starting to fall out.There is a short slit at the side of the skirt.- similar words:
- crack
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| related words: |
eye, leak |
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