1)

To strike by contacting at an oblique angle and continuing to contour along the surface to create injury or damage.

2)

A distinct Method of Execution employing a slice.

Inflected Forms(s):

Slicing (adjective), Slices (plural), Sliced (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Slices can be effected using Natural Weapons or Man-Made Weapons.

Slices often have the intent to create a laceration

See slice in basics for more information on a natural slice.

Slices are more commonly enacted using the tip(s) of a weapon using Natural Weapons (i.e. finger tips) and more commonly executed using the edge of the weapon using Man-Made Weapons (i.e. knife).

Example(s):

1)

Knives are often used to slice.

2)

A side kick that penetrates and continues to travel along the surface of the intended target employs a slicing Method of Execution.

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Contact, Contour, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Gravitational Marriage, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Weapon Alignment

Related Basic(s):

Slice