noun
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a machine that slices bread, etc, usually with an electrically driven band knife or circular knife
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electronics a limiter having two boundary values, the portion of the signal between these values being passed on
Etymology
Origin of slicer
Example Sentences
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After a year-long renovation, the Denair, Calif., home has a huge kitchen with space for the commercial meat slicer that Victor uses to cut a leg of prosciutto at family events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
As Bush inspected the Inland Empire restaurant’s equipment — a mixer, meat slicer and more — the owner explained why he planned to close the pizzeria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024
Software, called a slicer, provides instructions to the machine, but the slicer must be configured to work with a particular material.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024
"A meat slicer, an electric saw and some clothing in suspected connection with the case were seized at the scene," police said in a statement.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2023
Next to her, Joaquin was standing still, the cheese slicer still in his hand, watching both of them.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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