slashing Meaning & Definition
What Does Slashing Mean?
Slashing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of slash. As a noun, it means The action of something that slashes. As an adjective, it means Powerfully excellent.
Slashing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈslæʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dynamic, gash and slash |
| Plural | slashings |
| Comparative / superlative | more slashing, most slashing |
Slashing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of slash
Slashing as a Noun
- The action of something that slashes.
The criminal gang carried out razor slashings on their enemies.
- slash
- The penalty called for using the stick to slash an opposing player.
Slashing as an Adjective
- Powerfully excellent.
Verb
- To cut or attempt to cut, particularly:
- To strike violently and randomly, particularly:
- To move quickly and violently.
- To crack a whip with a slashing motion.
- To clear land, (particularly forestry) with violent action such as logging or brushfires or through grazing.
The province's traditional slash-and-burn agriculture was only sustainable with a much smaller population.
- To write slash fiction.
Verb
- To piss, to urinate.
Verb
- To work in wet conditions.
Noun
- (in the plural) slash (woody debris)
Synonyms of Slashing
Slashing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Slashing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Slashing in a Sentence
The criminal gang carried out razor slashings on their enemies.
The province's traditional slash-and-burn agriculture was only sustainable with a much smaller population.
Word Forms & Grammar
slashing
slashing (countable and uncountable, plural slashings)
slashing (comparative more slashing, superlative most slashing)
Words That Rhyme With Slashing
Origin of Slashing
From slash + -ing.
How to Pronounce Slashing
Slashing is pronounced //ˈslæʃɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Slashing
Is slashing a verb or a noun?
Slashing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for slashing?
Words with a similar meaning to slashing include dynamic, gash and slash. See the full list of slashing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of slashing?
The plural of slashing is slashings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of slashing?
The comparative form is more slashing and the superlative form is most slashing.