SLASHER

slasher

(noun) a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing

slasher

(noun) someone who slashes another person

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

slasher (plural slashers)

One who slashes.

A machine for applying size to warp yarns.

(informal, film) A horror movie with graphic blood and violence. A slasher movie

One who self-injures by cutting.

A tool for cutting undergrowth.

(fandom slang) One who writes slash fiction and/or supports male/male ships.

Coordinate terms

• (slash fiction): shipper

Anagrams

• Haslers, Hassler, Lashers, ashlers, halsers, hassler, lashers

Source: Wiktionary

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Slash"er, n. (Textile Manuf.)

Definition: A machine for applying size to warp yarns.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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