Slit

slit, v. t. [imp. slit; p. p. slit or slitted; slit in ting.] To cut lengthwise, cut into long pieces or fricstrips; to cut or make a long fi ure in or upon; to rend, split, cut. — n. A long cut; narrow opening. — SUfter, n. — Slit'ting-mill, n. A mill where iron one bars or plates are slit into strips, nail-rods, etc. of a Sliver, sliv'gr or sli'ver, v. t. [-ered (-erd), -eking.]; To cut or divide into long, thin, or very small pieces. for — n. A long piece cut or rent off, or a piece cut or etc. rent lengthwise; a sharp, slender fragment; a loose, untwisted strand of fiber, for slubbing or roving. note Sloat, slot, n. A narrow piece of timber which holds together large pieces; a slat. Slobber. See Slabber.