slit

• Nom désignant une ouverture longue et étroite, une fente ou une incision pratiquée dans une surface ou un objet.

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.

   fente étroite et allongée

   • 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.

   Synonymesaperturecrackcrevicefissuregapgashincisionopeningslashslotsplit

2. Vulgar term for female genitaliaslang

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

   Sexe féminin (vulgaire et injurieux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeavercuntmuffpussysnatchtwat

3. Scratched or carved depressionB2formalart

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

   rainure, entaille

   • 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.

   Synonymescutfurrowgashgrooveincisionnotchscore

4. Narrow fissureB2formalscientific

   A narrow crack or opening in rock or the ground.

   Fissure étroite

   • 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.

   Synonymeschinkcleftcrackcrevicefissuregapriftsplit

• Verbe désignant l'action de faire une longue et étroite coupure ou ouverture dans quelque chose.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Make a clean cut throughB2formal

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

   Fendre d'un trait net

   • 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.

   Synonymescutgashinciseslashslice

2. Cut a slit intoB2formal

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

   Fendre

   • 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.

   Synonymescutgashinciseslashslicesplit