slicer
slicer Lexical Profile
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• noun
A kitchen utensil, knife, or mechanical appliance designed to cut food such as meat, cheese, or vegetables into thin, uniform pieces.
"The deli worker used an electric slicer to prepare thin cuts of roast turkey for the sandwiches."
A computer program used in 3D printing that converts a three-dimensional digital model into thin horizontal layers and generates specific instructions for the printer.
"Before starting the print job, she adjusted the infill density and support settings in the slicer."
In sports such as golf or tennis, a player who strikes the ball at an angle so that it spins and curves sharply in flight, or a shot hit in this manner.
"As a habitual slicer off the tee, he spent the afternoon practicing his grip with the club pro."
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