slash
noun / verb / adverb
Meaning
- nounA slashing action or motion: A swift, broad cutting stroke, especially one made with an edged weapon or whip.
Example:
A slash of his blade just missed my ear.
- verbTo cut or attempt to cut, particularly: To cut with a swift broad stroke of an edged weapon.
Example:
They slashed at him with their swords, but only managed to nick one of his fingers.
- adverbUsed to note the sound or action of a slash.
Source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-letter puzzle facts
- How common
- Common
- #943 of 8,600 five-letter words by how often they're used
- Can be a Play Five answer
- As a first guess
- Tests likely letters better than 40% of common five-letter words.
- Vowels: 1 · Different letters: 4 · Repeated letters: s