slash

• Nom désignant une coupure ou une blessure faite par un instrument tranchant, le signe de ponctuation (/) utilisé pour séparer des éléments, ou une parcelle de terre déboisée par coupe ou par le feu.

A noun referring to a cut or wound made by a sharp instrument, a punctuation mark (/) used to separate items, or an area in a forest cleared by logging or fire.

1. Cutting woundB1formal

   A long, deep cut or gash made by a sharp object, such as a knife or blade.

   Entaille / balafre

   • He received a deep slash on his arm from the broken glass.
   • The victim had a slash across his cheek.
   • The doctor cleaned and stitched the slash on her leg.

   Synonymescutgashincisionlacerationslitwound

2. Cleared forest areaC1formal

   An open area in a forest, often covered with debris from logging, fire, or wind damage.

   clairière forestière (couverte de débris)

   • The loggers created a slash in the forest for their operations.
   • After the wildfire, a large slash remained, filled with fallen trees.
   • The hikers crossed a slash that was once a dense part of the woods.

   Synonymesclearing

3. Punctuation markA2formal

   The symbol (/) used to separate related items of information, such as dates, alternatives, or fractions.

   Barre oblique

   • Please write the date using a slash, like 01/01/2023.
   • The options are listed with a slash: yes/no.
   • In the URL, a slash separates different parts of the address.

   Synonymesdiagonalsolidusstrokevirgule

4. Sweeping cutB2formal

   A strong, sweeping motion made with a sharp instrument, resulting in a cut or strike.

   Entaille tranchante

   • The knight delivered a powerful slash with his sword.
   • He made a quick slash at the rope with his knife.
   • The chef's slash through the meat was precise and clean.

   Synonymescutgashincisionlacerationslitswipe

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de couper quelque chose d'un mouvement vif et ample, ou de réduire fortement quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate cutting something with a violent sweeping motion, or to reduce something drastically.

1. Cut with sweeping strokesB2formal

   To cut something using a wide, forceful motion, typically with a sharp tool like a knife, ax, or machete.

   tailler en tranchant

   • He slashed through the thick underbrush with his machete.
   • The attacker slashed the canvas with a knife.
   • She slashed the rope with a single, swift motion.

   Synonymescutgashgougehacklaceratesawsiltslice

2. Beat severely with a whipB2formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly and violently with a whip or similar instrument.

   Fouetter violemment

   • The cruel master slashed the horse with his whip.
   • In the old days, prisoners were sometimes slashed as punishment.
   • He slashed the air with his riding crop in frustration.

   Synonymesbeatfloglashscourgethrashwhip

3. Cut openB2formal

   To make a long, deep cut in something, often to expose the inside.

   entailler profondément

   • The surgeon slashed open the patient's abdomen.
   • He slashed the bag open to see what was inside.
   • The box was slashed open by a sharp blade.

   Synonymescutgashinciselaceratescoreslit

4. Reduce drasticallyB2informal

   To reduce something, such as costs, prices, or time, by a very large amount.

   Réduire drastiquement

   • The company slashed its budget by 50%.
   • They slashed the prices on all electronics for the sale.
   • The new manager slashed the project timeline in half.

   Synonymesaxecutcut backshavetrim

   Antonymesaugmentboostincreaseraise

5. Move violentlyC1informal

   To move or stir about in a violent or aggressive manner.

   se démener violemment

   • The wounded animal slashed about in the bushes.
   • He slashed his arms through the water, trying to swim faster.
   • The storm slashed through the coastal town, causing destruction.

   Synonymesflaillashthrash