definition of
slash

[1] #1 slash v. [cut down] cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete. wn

[2] #2 slash v. [flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, strap, trounce] beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced". wn

[3] #3 slash v. [gash] cut open; "she slashed her wrists". wn

[4] #4 slash v. cut drastically; "Prices were slashed". wn

[5] #5 slash n. [cut, gash, slice] a wound made by cutting; "he put a bandage over the cut". wn