2 entries under this word
v. t. [imp. & p. p. SLICED (slīst); p. pr. & vb. n. SLICING.] [O. H. Ger. slīzan, sleizan, N. H. Ger. schleissen, to slit, A-S. slītan.]
n. 1. A thin, broad piece cut off; as, a slice of bacon; a slice of cheese; a slice of bread. 2. That which is thin and broad, like a slice; as, (a.) A broad, thin piece of plaster. Pope. (b.) A broad, short-handled firepan, for use about fires; a fire-shovel or peel. Halliwell. (c.) A salver, platter, or tray.
This afternoon Mr. Harris sent me a noble present of two large silver candlesticks and snuffers, and a slice to keep them on. Pepys.
(d.) A broad, thin knife for taking up or serving fish. (e.) An instrument consisting of a broad plate with a handle, used by apothecaries for spreading plasters, and the like; a spatula. (f.) (Ship-building.) A tapering piece of plank to be driven between the timbers before planking.