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slitting

Slitting (noun) means the action or process of cutting something into a narrow opening or strip. Example: “The factory uses a machine for slitting sheets of metal.”

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The action or process of cutting something into a narrow opening or strip.
"The factory uses a machine for slitting sheets of metal."

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In plain EnglishThe act of cutting something into a narrow strip or opening.

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slittings plural

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What does “slitting” mean?

The word “slitting” means the action or process of cutting something into a narrow opening or strip. In plain terms, the act of cutting something into a narrow strip or opening.

How do you use “slitting” in a sentence?

Here is “slitting” used in a sentence: “The factory uses a machine for slitting sheets of metal.”

What part of speech is “slitting”?

“Slitting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of slitting?

"slitting" (noun) means the action or process of cutting something into a narrow opening or strip.

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