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Present participle for to cut something into separate pieces
“Thinly slice the tomato and reserve while preparing the syrup.”
Present participle for to divide a larger object into separate pieces, typically by cutting
“Two children are allowed to share a cake by having one child, the slicer, slice the cake into two pieces and having the other child, the selector, select which piece she wants.”
Present participle for to make an incision or wound with a sharp-edged tool or object
“The knives of one mandrel were arranged to slice the wood to a depth of about an inch.”
Present participle for to cut something from (something larger) with a sharp implement
“Select fine, large, smooth tomatoes, then slice off the underside and place them in a pan.”
Present participle for to physically penetrate or bore through a surface
Present participle for to assign to someone or for a particular purpose
Present participle for to cut (a thin slice or slices) from the surface of something
Present participle for to cut or slice using a grater, typically of foodstuffs
Present participle for to come or fall away from a surface in flakes
The process, art or act of cutting or engraving something
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