Slash: meaning, definitions and examples

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slash

[ slæʃ ]

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symbol

A slash is a diagonal line (/) used to separate words or numbers, indicate alternatives, or represent a division. It is also known as a forward slash.

Synonyms

forward slash

Examples of usage

The website address is www.example.com/slash
Please choose between option 1/2
She went on a 10/12 mile hike.

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cut

To slash means to cut with a sharp object, typically in a swift or violent manner.

Synonyms

cut, slice

Examples of usage

He slashed the rope with a knife.
The attacker slashed at the victim with a blade.

Translations

Translations of the word "slash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barra

🇮🇳 स्लैश

🇩🇪 Schrägstrich

🇮🇩 garis miring

🇺🇦 коса риска

🇵🇱 ukośnik

🇯🇵 スラッシュ

🇫🇷 barre oblique

🇪🇸 barra

🇹🇷 eğik çizgi

🇰🇷 슬래시

🇸🇦 الشرطة المائلة

🇨🇿 lomítko

🇸🇰 lomka

🇨🇳 斜杠

🇸🇮 poševnica

🇮🇸 skástrik

🇰🇿 қиғаш сызық

🇬🇪 ფრჩხილი

🇦🇿 əyri xətt

🇲🇽 barra

Word origin

The word 'slash' originated from Middle English 'slaschen' meaning to strike or hit. It evolved to refer to cutting with a blade or sharp object. The use of the slash symbol (/) in writing dates back to the 16th century, where it was used to indicate a line break in poetry. Over time, it became widely used in various contexts to separate items or options.