slasher
/ˈslæʃər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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