noun
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."
How to use slitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of cutting something into a narrow strip or opening.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slittings
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The factory uses a machine for _____ sheets of metal.
Rhymes for slitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
spitting
flitting
admitting
befitting
unwitting
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Frequently asked questions
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.
