Slash, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Slashed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Slashing.] [OE. slaschen, of uncertain origin; cf. OF. esclachier to break, esclechier, esclichier, to break, and E. slate, slice, slit, v. t.] 1. To cut by striking violently and at random; to cut in long slits.
2. To lash; to ply the whip to. King.
3. To crack or snap, as a whip. Dr. H. More.