slit

BrE /slɪt/ AmE /slɪt/

noun / verb en → es

1 CUT/OPENING [singular] B2

a narrow cut or opening, especially one made in something with a knife or scissors

ranura, incisión, grieta

Collocations slit in the fabric

  • There was a slit in the tent.

    Había una ranura en la tienda.

2 EYE [singular] C1

the opening of an eye, especially when it is very narrow or closed slightly

rendija del ojo

Collocations slit eyes

  • She narrowed her eyes to slits.

    Ella entrecerró los ojos en rendijas.

3 VERB [transitive] C1

to make a narrow cut or opening in something, especially with a knife or scissors

hacer un corte estrecho en algo

  • slit sth open
  • He slit the envelope open.

    Él abrió el sobre haciendo un corte estrecho.