: a long narrow cut or opening
slit
adjective
a slit skirt [=a skirt with a vertical slit at the hem]
slit; slitting
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: to cut into long narrow strips
slitter
noun
Synonyms
Examples of slit in a Sentence
Noun
You could see through the slit in the fence.
The skirt has a slit on one side.
a dress with a slit skirt
Verb
I slit the bag open at the top.
The bag of seeds had been slit open.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
The collared sleeveless dress was cinched at the waist with a leg slit, and ruffled down King’s physique perfectly.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The side has a sweeping slit that’s not only breathable, but also allows the dress to move with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
The collared sleeveless dress was cinched at the waist with a leg slit, and ruffled down King’s physique perfectly.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for slit
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slit. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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