1slash 
/ˈslæʃ/ verb
slash·es; slashed; slash·ing /ˈslæʃ/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to make a long cut in (something) with a knife or other sharp weapon
▪ Someone slashed his car's tires. ▪ He threatened to slash the man's throat.
b : to make (a path) by cutting plants
▪ She slashed a path through the underbrush. ▪ They slashed their way through the jungle. 2 : to reduce (something) by a large amount
▪ The company has slashed prices to increase sales. ▪ Funding for the program was slashed.
▪ Someone slashed his car's tires. ▪ He threatened to slash the man's throat.
b : to make (a path) by cutting plants
▪ She slashed a path through the underbrush. ▪ They slashed their way through the jungle.
▪ The company has slashed prices to increase sales. ▪ Funding for the program was slashed.
slash at [phrasal verb]
slash at (someone or something) : to attack (someone or something) violently with a knife or other sharp weapon
▪ He slashed at me with a knife.
▪ He slashed at me with a knife.
