slit

• Substantiv, das einen langen, schmalen Spalt, Einschnitt oder Riss in einer Oberfläche oder einem Objekt bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a long, narrow opening, cut, or fissure in a surface or object.

1. Long narrow openingB1formal

   A straight, narrow cut or opening in a surface.

   Schlitz

   • The coin fell through a slit in the vending machine.
   • He peered through a narrow slit in the curtain.
   • The envelope has a slit for the letter to be inserted.

   Synonymeaperturecrackcrevicefissuregapgashincisionopeningslashslotsplit

2. Vulgar term for female genitaliaslang

   A highly offensive and vulgar slang term for the female genitals.

   Vulgäre Bezeichnung für die weiblichen Geschlechtsorgane

   • This term is considered extremely offensive and is not used in polite conversation.
   • The word is a crude and derogatory reference.
   • It is best to avoid using this term entirely.

   Synonymebeavercuntmuffpussysnatchtwat

3. Scratched or carved depressionB2formalart

   A groove or indentation made by scratching or carving into a surface.

   Eingeritzte Vertiefung

   • Ancient runes were carved into a slit on the stone tablet.
   • The artist created a fine slit in the clay with a tool.
   • A small slit was scratched into the metal surface.

   Synonymecutfurrowgashgrooveincisionnotchscore

4. Narrow fissureB2formalscientific

   A narrow crack or opening in rock or the ground.

   Schmale Spalte

   • Water trickled through a slit in the rock face.
   • The earthquake created a deep slit in the earth.
   • A narrow slit in the cave wall led to a hidden chamber.

   Synonymechinkcleftcrackcrevicefissuregapriftsplit

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen langen, schmalen Schnitt oder eine Öffnung in etwas zu machen; auch im Sinne von der Länge nach aufschlitzen, aufschneiden oder spalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a long, narrow cut or opening in something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Make a clean cut throughB2formal

   To make a long, straight, and narrow cut through something.

   Aufschlitzen

   • He slit the envelope open with a knife.
   • The surgeon carefully slit the tissue during the operation.
   • She slit the fabric along the marked line.

   Synonymecutgashinciseslashslice

2. Cut a slit intoB2formal

   To create a narrow opening or incision in a surface or material.

   Einschneiden

   • He slit the cardboard to make a slot for the coin.
   • She slit the bag to pour out the contents.
   • The tailor slit the sleeve to adjust the fit.

   Synonymecutgashinciseslashslicesplit