noun
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A narrow cut or opening; a slot.
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The opening of the vagina.
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A woman, usually a sexually loose woman; a prostitute.
verb
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To cut a narrow opening.
example
He slit the bag open and the rice began pouring out.
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To split into strips by lengthwise cuts.
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To cut; to sever; to divide.
Examples of slits in a Sentence
Its glowing red eyes narrowed into slits then closed.
The object-glass is provided with diaphragms pierced with round holes or slits.
The other entrances are mere slits in the wall.
Most fish have gill slits on the sides where the head joins the body.
No shell-eyes, slits in the valves 1-7 corresponding with the ribs of the tegmentum.
Beneath each cap, and near the upper end of the shaft, are a number of vertical slits through which the drainage water which rises passes out into the conduit or trench from which the irrigating streams originate.
With this arrangement of crossed slits a spot of light impinges on the photographic surface and, when the boom is steady, gives a sharp fine line.
Atropos is most frequently represented with scales, a sun-dial or a cutting instrument, the "abhorred shears," with which she slits the thin-spun thread of life that has been placed on the spindle by Clotho and drawn off by Lachesis.
If this be correct, the only change from Edrioaster, as regards the ambulacra, was that in Palaeodiscus the covering-plates could no longer open, but closed permanently over the whole groove, while the podia issued through slits between them.
The process is analogous to the optical experiment of looking at a quickly rotating wheel or engine through slits in a disk, rotating slightly faster or slower than the object observed.
In the latter country occurs Hippidium, in which the cheek-teeth are shorter and simpler, and the nasal bones very long and slender, with elongated slits at the side.
The allied Argentine Onohippidium, which is also Pleistocene, has still longer nasal bones and slits, and a deep double cavity in front of the orbit, part of which probably contained a gland.
Designed for cathedral evensong prayers, with arm slits allowing a wider view.
Its only resemblance to other chordates is its large pharynx perforated with gill slits and used for feeding.
Use a sharp Stanley knife to cut slits in the liner across the internal width of the drain sump.
However, narrow slits produce a much broader array of bright fringes than do wide slits.
Near the top of the north facing wall, horizontal slits opened.
The face has long, thin eye slits surmounted by three horizontal arches of blue beads indicating eyebrows.
Then there are the arrow slits, several on each tower.
I now have a little PCB edge sticking out one of the ventilation slits on the side of the machine.
This is why astronomers are developping multi-field spectroscopy where integral field units replace the lenses or slits in a multi-object spectrograph.
If we imagine the aperture reduced to two equal narrow slits bordering its edges, compensation will evidently be complete when the projection on an oblique direction is equal to 2X, instead of X as for the complete aperture.
Using kitchen scissors, cut three diagonal slits in the top of each roll.
Stair turret at southeast angle is lit by two slits in the same stage.
Wide-leg or flared jeans, halter tops, slightly cropped jackets, and skirts with slits are all great choices.
Cut slits on every other crease to create a frayed edge.
Spoon the ricotta mixture into the pockets made by cutting the slits.
Using a small knife, place several one-inch slits in the leg of lamb, all around the leg.
Formal gowns with long slits along the leg or an empire waist are available in a multitude of colors, Necklines range from plunging, to baby doll style.
Keep in mind that even a mildly daring dress can be enhanced by adding some slits, rips, or unusual beading.
You simply add slits in the material about a half foot to a foot from the top, then sew buttons to the top of the material, making sure they line up with the slits.
Built-in rings-Some hookless curtains actually contain plastic rings that are built in to the curtain in a series of slits.
If you have a footboard or four-poster bed you will need a dust ruffle that has slits in the corners.
They have an elastic waistband, ankle slits and a wide leg.
Do not cut slits in the bark; the best way is simply to apply it to the clean bark only."
They have a seamless crotch panel and are made with side slits for extra comfort.
Slits inside a front pleat - This is the opening style which is used in maternity/nursing gowns.
Vertical slits are hidden inside the pleat for nursing.
Skirts are usually fitted, but deep slits provide for easier movement.
They sit at your natural waist and have a full elastic waistband, as well as hem slits in the legs.
The jacket has side slits and the pants have an elastic waist.
It comes in sizes up to 6XL and has side slits, jewel neckline and is tagless.
It has a tie in the front and slits on the side.
The matching button-down collared shirt has roll-tab sleeves, pleated front pockets and side slits.
The top is a tailored sleeveless tunic with a wide banded princess neckline and side slits.
The capris have an elastic waist, pockets, hem slits and a 22-inch inseam.
The tunic top has a scoop neck and side slits.
The trousers have an elastic waist and side slits.
If you prefer something even more casual, they have a shorter jumper with etched metal buttons on the shoulders and sides with front pockets and side slits.
Using a paring knife, make several small slits about a quarter of an inch deep all over the lamb.