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Meanings of slicing in English

A golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer.

Usage of slicing in English
1
We saw gannets slicing into the sea all around us this afternoon.
Kensuke’s Kingdom
2
The Rangers responded 31 seconds later, slicing the lead to one again.
Reuters
3
Just in case, the spuds are blanched after slicing, removing surplus sugar.
Wired
4
He barked harsh words, slicing the night with his blade in emphasis.
Celtic fire
5
Hearing my approach, they exchanged slicing sideways glances before facing me, expressionless.
Bones on Ice
6
He tested the weight of it, slicing at the cold morning air.
A Game of Thrones
7
Kloda told her Orri had no training, outside of slicing and fighting.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
8
The slicing-and-dicing of this type of crossover class merely reflects its popularity.
The Irish Times
9
Several NPC employees stood behind the counter, tossing dough and slicing pies.
Ready Player One
10
A second later the scalpel blade appeared, slicing through the thin fabric.
Carrion comfort
11
Some prefer to remove the wing and leg before slicing the breast.
Carving and Serving
12
The chopper stood ready and waiting, blades slicing blue sky, energy pulsing.
Afterlife: the resurrection chronicles
13
The pod powered toward the surface, its prow slicing through the water.
Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex
14
She backed away, tearing the sword free and slicing through Mal's jacket.
Blood Rights
15
Let cool completely before slicing with a sharp serrated knife for serving.
Cooking for friends
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And our green curtain swelling out and a light slicing the room.
The ginger man
About this term
Slicing through the time
Slicing across language varieties
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Less common