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Slit (Noun)

A long narrow opening.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The zipper had a small slit at the top that made it difficult to zip up completely.
The knife made a long slit in the fabric of the couch.
The window had a narrow slit of an opening that let in a sliver of light.
The rock had a deep slit in it that was just large enough for a small bird to nest in.
The envelope had a slit at the top where you could insert the letter.

Obscene terms for female genitals.

Nouns denoting body parts.

A narrow fissure.

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The geologist carefully examined the slit in the rock face, searching for signs of mineral deposits.
A narrow slit in the cave wall allowed a beam of sunlight to illuminate the dark interior.
The slit in the window frame let in a cold draft, causing the curtains to flutter.
The surgeon made a small slit in the patient's skin to insert the endoscope.
A slit in the ice revealed a glimpse of the dark water beneath, warning the skater of the danger.

A depression scratched or carved into a surface.

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The archaeologist carefully examined the slit in the ancient stone, trying to decipher its meaning.
A narrow slit in the wall allowed a thin beam of light to enter the dark room.
The slit in the rock face was just large enough for a person to squeeze through.
The artist carved a delicate slit into the surface of the wooden sculpture, creating a sense of depth.
A small slit in the metal pipe was causing the leak, and needed to be welded shut.