slashing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
  2. verb beat severely with a whip or rod
  3. verb cut open

Etymology

From slash + -ing.

Synonyms

slash, cut down

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