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SLASHER
slasher
(noun) a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing
slasher
(noun) someone who slashes another person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
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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