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slice
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- pronunciation:
- slaIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a broad and flat or wedge-shaped piece of a larger object.
She made a sandwich with two slices of bread.
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| definition 2: |
a portion or segment of anything.
The employees demanded a slice of the company's profits. |
| related words: |
bit, chip, cut, part, taste |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slices, slicing, sliced |
| definition 1: |
to divide into slices.
She sliced the ham with a sharp knife.
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| definition 2: |
to take from a larger portion by cutting.
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| related words: |
cut, scratch |
| derivations: |
sliceable (adj.), slicer (n.) |
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