slasher

/ˈslæʃər/
noun
  1. A type of horror movie in which a killer murders people violently, often with a blade.
    • The movie is a slasher, so expect a lot of suspense and violence.
    • She loves slasher films but hates jump scares.
    • We watched a classic slasher from the 1980s last night.
  2. A person who attacks and injures or kills people with a sharp weapon.
    • The slasher was caught after a witness called 911.
    • In the news, they described the slasher as wearing a dark hoodie.
    • The police are searching for the slasher who attacked people in the park.
  3. A tool or machine used for cutting or slashing, especially in forestry or farming.
    • The farmer used a slasher to clear the overgrown weeds.
    • A heavy-duty slasher is needed to cut through thick brush.
    • He bought a new slasher for trimming the edges of the field.
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