slasher

slash·er

 (slăsh′ər)

n.

One that slashes.

adj.

Characterized by gory violence: slasher movies.

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slasher

(ˈslæʃə)

n

1. a person or thing that slashes

2. (Tools) Austral and NZ a wooden-handled cutting tool or tractor-drawn machine used for cutting scrub or undergrowth in the bush

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slash•er

(ˈslæʃ ər)

n.

1. one that slashes.

2. a person who criminally attacks others with a knife, razor, or the like.

3. a horror film depicting such a criminal and featuring gory special effects.

[1550–60]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	slasher - someone who slashes another person aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker - someone who attacks
	2.	slasher - a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"

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