Cutting something with a sharp tool or weapon.
Slashing can be violent or dangerous.
Examples:
He is slashing the bushes with a machete.
The ninja is slashing the enemy with a sword.
She is slashing the rope with a knife.
The chef is slashing the vegetables for the stir-fry.
The monster is slashing everything in its path.
I am slashing through the jungle with a big knife!
A large reduction or decrease in something, like prices or budgets.
Slashing in this sense can be about making big changes or cuts.
Examples:
The slashing of prices brought in a lot of customers.
The company announced a slashing of the budget for next year.
The slashing of the workforce caused a lot of stress.
The slashing of the cake was quick and messy.
The slashing of the trees made the forest look different.
The slashing of the prices was so big, I bought two of them!