noun
slicer
noun
1
A machine or tool used to cut something into slices.
"The deli used an electric slicer to cut the meat paper-thin."
2
Software that converts a 3D model into thin layers for printing on a 3D printer.
"He imported the file into the slicer and adjusted the layer height before printing."
How to Use Slicer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool, machine, or program that cuts things into slices or thin layers.
Common pairings
deli slicer
3D printer slicer
Word Forms
slicers plural
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Etymology
From "slice" plus the agent suffix "-er."