slice (sl s)n. 1. a. A thin broad piece cut from a larger object: ate a slice of cheese; examined a slice of the diseased lung. b. An often wedge-shaped piece cut from a larger, usually circular object: ordered a slice of pie; shared a slice of pizza. 2. A portion or share: a slice of the profits. 3. a. A knife with a broad, thin, flexible blade, used for cutting and serving food. b. A similar implement for spreading printing ink. 4. Sports a. The course of a ball that curves in the direction of the dominant hand of the player propelling it, as to the right of a right-handed player. b. A stroke that causes a ball to follow such a course: a golfer with a bad slice. c. A ball propelled on such a course. d. A stroke, as in tennis, in which the ball is struck with a downward motion with the open face of the racket in order to impart backspin. v. sliced, slic·ing, slic·es v.tr. 1. To cut or divide into slices: slice a loaf of bread. 2. To cut from a larger piece: slice off a piece of salami. 3. To cut through or across with or as if with a knife: The harvester sliced the field. 4. To divide into portions or shares; parcel out. 5. To spread, work at, or clear away with a bladed tool such as a slice bar. 6. Sports To hit (a ball) with a slice. v.intr. 1. To move like a knife: The destroyer sliced through the water. 2. Sports To hit a ball with a slice. [Middle English, splinter, from Old French esclice, from esclicier, to splinter, of Germanic origin.] slice  a·ble adj.slic er n. |
slicer [ˈslaɪsə]
n
1. a machine that slices bread, etc., usually with an electrically driven band knife or circular knife
2. (Electronics) Electronics a limiter having two boundary values, the portion of the signal between these values being passed on
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | slicer - a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers) |
| 2. | slicer - a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks | |
| 3. | slicer - knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|