slasher

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que ataca outras com golpes cortantes, especialmente em filmes de terror, ou uma arma, como espada ou faca, destinada a desferir golpes cortantes.

A noun referring to a person who attacks others with a slashing motion, or a weapon such as a sword or dagger designed for slashing.

1. Person who slashesB2formal

   An individual who attacks another person with a sharp object, typically a knife or blade, causing cuts or wounds.

   Assassino com faca

   • The police are searching for the slasher who attacked people in the park.
   • A notorious slasher was arrested after a series of violent incidents.
   • The victim described the slasher as wearing a dark hoodie.

2. Slashing weaponC1formal

   A type of weapon, such as a sword or dagger, designed primarily for making cutting or slashing motions.

   Arma de corte

   • The museum displayed an ancient slasher used by medieval knights.
   • He wielded a curved slasher in the battle reenactment.
   • The assassin's slasher was concealed beneath his cloak.