CEFR B1

slits

noun

Meaning

A long, narrow, and often shallow cut or opening.

Examples

The tailor made small slits in the fabric to allow for better movement.
He peered through the narrow slits in the shutters.

Synonyms: openings, gaps, cuts, apertures

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slits (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: slɪts

Definition

A long, narrow, and often shallow cut or opening.

Examples

The tailor made small slits in the fabric to allow for better movement.
He peered through the narrow slits in the shutters.
The envelope had a slit for inserting the mail.

How to Use slits

slit in (prepositional phrase): An opening located within or on something. — "There was a slit in the envelope for the letter."
slit up (prepositional phrase): An opening that extends upwards, often in clothing. — "The skirt had a slit up the back for ease of movement."

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