slit Synonym

Synonyme slit

cut - incision - gash - slash - tear - split - cleft - fissure - crack - opening - gap - rent - rip - groove - notch - aperture - crevice - rift - chink - breach - slot - perforation - hole - vent - fracture - break - divide - separation - schism - scission - cleave - severance - disjunction - disconnection - parting - sunder - bisect - slice - carve - dissect - excise - incise - lacerate - pierce - puncture - sever - shear


A slit is a long, narrow cut or opening, typically one made with a sharp object. Slits can be found in various contexts, from clothing design where small slits might be added for style or functional purposes, to medical procedures where incisions are made on the body for surgical purposes. Slits can also refer to narrow openings in barriers or other materials. The term emphasizes the length and narrowness of the cut compared to its width.

Category: Cut Tags: Opening Tear Incision


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