Slit

1. To cut or make a long fissure in or upon; as, to slit the ear or the nose.
2. 3d. pers. sing. pres. of Slide.
3. of Slit
4. To cut lengthwise; to cut into long pieces or strips; as, to slit iron bars into nail rods; to slit leather into straps.
5. A long cut; a narrow opening; as, a slit in the ear.
6. To cut; to sever; to divide.