slit cut

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A style of clothing with a long narrow opening made in the fabric, especially in a skirt or dress.

   Grammar: Countable: use a slit cut, the slit cut, slit cuts. Often after with or in: a skirt with a slit cut.

   Patterns

   • a slit cut in something
   • with a slit cut
   • a high/low slit cut

   The designer showed a long black dress with a slit cut at the side.

   A slit cut in the back of the jacket made it easier to move.

   She chose a skirt with a high slit cut for the party.

2. 2nouncountable

   The opening itself that is made by cutting fabric in this way.

   Grammar: Often used with a verb like make or have: make a slit cut.

   Patterns

   • make a slit cut
   • have a slit cut

   The tailor made a slit cut along the seam.

   The dress has a slit cut that reaches the knee.

Word forms

Common combinations

high slit cut

The gown featured a high slit cut on one side.

side slit cut

A side slit cut gives the skirt a modern look.

with a slit cut

She wore a plain black dress with a slit cut at the front.

make a slit cut

You need to make a slit cut before you sew the hem.

Synonyms and how they differ

slit

Slit is the general word for the opening; slit cut is more specific to clothing design and emphasizes how the opening is made.

vent

A vent is a similar opening in a jacket or coat, usually at the back, and is not called a slit cut.

Word family

slit noun

A long narrow cut or opening.

slit verb

To make a long narrow cut in something.

Commonly confused: slit cut or slit-cut?

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