First Known Use: 12th century
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1slit
noun \ˈslit\
: a long, narrow cut or opening in something
Full Definition of SLIT
: a long narrow cut or opening
— slit adjective
— slit·less \ˈslit-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of SLIT
Middle English, from slitten
2slit
transitive verb
: to make a long, narrow cut or opening in (something) with a sharp object
slitslit·ting
Full Definition of SLIT
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: to cut into long narrow strips
— slit·ter noun
See slit defined for kids Origin of SLIT
Middle English slitten; akin to Middle High German slitzen to slit, Old High German slīzan to tear apart, Old English sciell shell — more at shell
First Known Use: 14th century
SLIT Defined for Kids
1slit
noun \ˈslit\
Definition of SLIT for Kids
: a long narrow cut or opening
2slit
verb
slitslit·ting
Definition of SLIT for Kids
: to make a long narrow cut in : slash
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