'Slashing' definitions:

Definition of 'slashing'

From: WordNet
adjective
As if striking with slashing blows; "his slashing demon- ridden cadenza"

Definition of 'Slashing'

From: GCIDE
  • Slash \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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To lash; to ply the whip to. [R.] --King. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To crack or snap, as a whip. [R.] --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]