slicer

A noun referring to a person or thing that slices, such as a golfer whose shots curve to the right, a machine with a revolving blade for cutting, or a knife designed for slicing specific foods like cheese.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die schneidet, z. B. einen Golfspieler, dessen Bälle nach rechts kürven, eine Maschine mit rotierendem Messer zum Schneiden oder ein Messer, das zum Aufschneiden bestimmter Lebensmittel wie Käse dient.

1. Golfing term B2 informal sport

   A golfer whose shots tend to curve to the right (for a right-handed player) due to spin.

   • He's a notorious slicer, always ending up in the rough on the right.
   • The slicer adjusted his grip to correct his swing.
   • A slicer often struggles with accuracy on narrow fairways.

   🇩🇪Slicer (Golf)

2. Cutting machine B1 formal technical

   A machine or tool with a revolving blade used for cutting materials like meat, vegetables, or paper.

   • The deli uses an electric slicer for ham and cheese.
   • A paper slicer makes trimming documents quick and precise.
   • The industrial slicer can cut through metal sheets.

   🇩🇪Schneidemaschine

   Synonyme: cutter

3. Food knife A2 informal culinary

   A knife specifically designed for slicing particular foods, such as cheese, bread, or tomatoes.

   • She used a cheese slicer to make thin, even slices.
   • A tomato slicer has a serrated edge to avoid crushing the fruit.
   • The bread slicer ensures uniform pieces for sandwiches.

   🇩🇪Schneidemesser

   Synonyme: carving knife

• slicers plural form
• slicers' possessive plural form
• slicer's possessive singular form