slit
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2.3
- noun
- /slɪt/
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rendija
- He noticed a narrow slit in the wall that led to the hidden passage.
- a narrow slit
- a slit of light
- cut a slit
And the soil tube has little slits built into it.
- And the soil tube has little slits built into it.
- Yes, but she said, and then the eyes like slits with an S, Right.
- And then you have the barrier that has two slits cut in it and the screen.
- And that's a thin slit of the nose as well.
- All of the ladies here wear these really long shirts with this slit in the side with leggings.
- It's a really thick, nice quality fabric and it has two slits down either side.
- But so you could actually know which slit your colleague covered.
Examples
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And I have to make little slits in the dough for the air to come out.
Fiction book (1993) -
The skirt is long and it has a slit all the way up to the very top.
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You can see it in the long slit down the side.
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Look at the slit in that neck.
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So I have this piece right here and it has little slits on the legs right here.
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All of the ladies here wear these really long shirts with this slit in the side with leggings.
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The only light came from two small slits set high in the brick walls.
Fiction book (1993) -
To further secure the slit panels, use transparent tape on their outer edges.
Academic text (2008) -
The dancer wore a stunning dress with a dramatic slit that showcased her legs.
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The piece of paper had a small slit in it, making it useless for writing.
Synonyms
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2.3
A narrow opening for putting things in, like cards or coins
17
3.6
A long deep cut made by a sharp object
2
5.7
A narrow cut an artist makes on a surface to show a design
Made by opening or dividing with something sharp
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How Narrow
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Etymology
Slit comes from an old word meaning 'to tear', so it first meant a long, narrow 'cut' or opening. That is why we still use slit today for small narrow gaps like in curtains or an envelope.