noun

slicer

Slicer (noun) means a machine or tool used to cut something into slices. Example: “The deli used an electric slicer to cut the meat paper-thin.”

noun

A machine or tool used to cut something into slices.

"The deli used an electric slicer to cut the meat paper-thin."

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for slicer

juicer spicer officer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slicer” mean?

The word “slicer” means a machine or tool used to cut something into slices. In plain terms, a tool, machine, or program that cuts things into slices or thin layers.

How do you use “slicer” in a sentence?

Here is “slicer” used in a sentence: “The deli used an electric slicer to cut the meat paper-thin.”

What part of speech is “slicer”?

“Slicer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “slicer” have?

“Slicer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine or tool used to cut something into slices.