Slice away
verb
To cut off or remove by sharp tool.
She carefully sliced away the moldy part of the cheese.
Often appears as...
- slice away fat
- slice away skin
verb
To reduce something gradually.
They managed to slice away their debt by careful budgeting.
Often appears as...
- slice away debt
- slice away expenses
Usage tips
Figure of speech
verb
In sport e.g., golf or tennis, to unintentionally make the ball change direction.
He sliced away the ball, missing the intended target.
Often appears as...
- slice away the ball
- slice away the shot
Usage tips
Sport
verb
To cut off or remove by sharp tool.
She carefully sliced away the moldy part of the cheese.
Often appears as...
- slice away fat
- slice away skin
verb
To reduce something gradually.
They managed to slice away their debt by careful budgeting.
Often appears as...
- slice away debt
- slice away expenses
Usage tips
Figure of speech
verb
In sport e.g., golf or tennis, to unintentionally make the ball change direction.
He sliced away the ball, missing the intended target.
Often appears as...
- slice away the ball
- slice away the shot
Usage tips
Sport
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Required
Often implies careful, controlled removal to avoid damaging the rest.
The surgeon sliced away the damaged tissue with precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Implies a physical cutting motion, not suitable for abstract contexts.
Use a knife to slice away the excess dough from the edges.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Change
The action creates a noticeable difference in the object's appearance.
She sliced away the burnt edges to reveal the cake's perfect layers.
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Required
Often implies careful, controlled removal to avoid damaging the rest.
The surgeon sliced away the damaged tissue with precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Implies a physical cutting motion, not suitable for abstract contexts.
Use a knife to slice away the excess dough from the edges.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Change
The action creates a noticeable difference in the object's appearance.
She sliced away the burnt edges to reveal the cake's perfect layers.
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Required
Often implies careful, controlled removal to avoid damaging the rest.
The surgeon sliced away the damaged tissue with precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Implies a physical cutting motion, not suitable for abstract contexts.
Use a knife to slice away the excess dough from the edges.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Change
The action creates a noticeable difference in the object's appearance.
She sliced away the burnt edges to reveal the cake's perfect layers.
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