slit

Everyday

1. A slit is a long, narrow cut or opening. tree →
2. To slit something is to make a long, narrow cut in it. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: a slit in a skirt, a letter box slit, slitting open an envelope. In science, light through a slit. Safety: use scissors or a blunt opener carefully. Phrases: «slit open», «a narrow slit».

Examples

• He slit the envelope open. tree →
• Light came in through a slit in the curtain. tree →
• The cat's eyes became narrow slits in the sun. tree →
• Mum slit the bag of flour with scissors. tree →
• The skirt has a slit at the back. tree →
• The robot's eyes were two slits. tree →
• If she had dared, she would have killed the sparrow then and there, but as it was she only ventured to slit its tongue. tree →

Note

Past and past participle are the same: slit (not «slitted»). Double t: slitting.