Slice
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British pronunciation/slˈa‍ɪs/
American pronunciation/ˈsɫaɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "slice"

Slice
01

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

slice definition and meaning
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She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it.
He ordered a large pepperoni pizza and ate three slices by himself.
1.1

a share, part, or portion of something

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He received a generous slice of the profits from his investment.
He donated a slice of his salary to charity every month.
02

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

What is a "slice"?

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.

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He struggled with his slice, often sending the ball into the rough.
She adjusted her grip to minimize the slice on her drives.
03

a wound made by cutting

04

a spatula for spreading paint or ink

05

a thin flat piece of food cut from a larger piece

to slice
01

to cut through something using a sharp tool, often in a smooth, thin motion

Transitive: to slice sth
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The sword sliced the air with a sharp, precise motion.
He sliced the rope with his pocketknife to free the boat.
02

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Transitive: to slice food
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Slice the bread for sandwiches.
She sliced the cucumber for the salad.
03

to hit the ball in a way that makes it spin and curve sideways or at an angle, often making it bounce low and in a different direction

Transitive: to slice the ball
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She sliced the ball perfectly, making it curve away from her opponent's reach.
The player often slices her backhand to keep opponents off balance.
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to hit the ball in a way that causes it to curve to the side

Transitive: to slice a ball or shot
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He sliced the ball, sending it off to the right instead of straight down the fairway.
The golfer sliced his drive, and the ball ended up in the trees.
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