slashings

/ˈslæʃɪŋz/
noun
  1. Cuts or marks made by slashing, or the pieces of material cut off.
    • The artist used slashings of paint to create texture.
    • The slashings on the leather jacket gave it a punk look.
    • After trimming the bushes, there were slashings all over the lawn.
  2. Severe reductions or cuts, especially in budgets or prices.
    • The company announced slashings in employee benefits.
    • The slashings of prices attracted many shoppers.
    • The slashings in the budget affected every department.
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