slice - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

slice

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

Examples

She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it.
He ordered a large pepperoni pizza and ate three slices by himself.
She cut the cake into eight equal slices and gave one to each of her guests.

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slice

Plural

slices

1

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it.
He ordered a large pepperoni pizza and ate three slices by himself.
She cut the cake into eight equal slices and gave one to each of her guests.
He enjoyed a slice of cheese with his wine.
She sliced the apple and gave him a slice to taste.

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a type of shot where the ball curves unintentionally to the right for right-handed golfers or to the left for left-handed golfers in flight

A slice in golf is a shot where the ball curves sharply to the right, for a right-handed player, or to the left, for a left-handed player, in the air, often making it veer off course. It happens when the ball spins too much in one direction, usually due to an incorrect swing path or the clubface being tilted at impact. A slice is generally an undesirable shot, as it can cause the ball to miss the target or land in difficult areas like trees or hazards. Players often work on their swing to avoid slicing the ball.

He struggled with his slice, often sending the ball into the rough.
She adjusted her grip to minimize the slice on her drives.
His slice started straight but curved sharply to the right midway.
He analyzed his swing to identify the cause of his slice.
The slice caused the ball to veer off course and land in the bunker.

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a cut or incision in skin or tissue

He suffered a deep slice on his hand while chopping vegetables.
The doctor treated a minor slice from a knife accident.
A slice across the arm required stitches.
She noticed a slice on the surface of her leg.
The chef accidentally gave himself a slice while filleting fish.

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a flat implement used for spreading substances such as paint or ink

The artist used a slice to spread ink on the printing plate.
A metal slice helped distribute the paint evenly.
He cleaned the slice after finishing the artwork.
Slices are essential tools in printmaking.
She used a slice to apply the coating smoothly.

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a thin, flat piece cut from a larger object

He cut a slice of wood for the model.
The artist carved a slice from the clay block.
A slice of metal was tested for strength.
She shaved a slice of soap for the project.
The carpenter prepared a slice of veneer.