slicer

noun — 6 senses

slicer

noun

Etymology From slice + -er.

1

Someone or something that slices.

2

A broad, flat knife.

3

A slicing cucumber.

  • These are American slicers. But there are many types of cucumbers out there other than American slicers.2008, Jeff Cox, The Organic Food Shopper's Guide, page 67:
4

A piece of software that converts a model into a series of thin layers for 3D printing.

5

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A kind of data filter used in data visualization.

6

Cooking, Food, Lifestyle A machine that cuts meats, also named a deli slicer.

Derived terms
avocado slicer, bread slicer, cheese slicer, egg slicer, kebab slicer, microslicer, program slicer, sheet slicer

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