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to cut at; to slash at
賊が刀で村人に切り付けた。
The bandit slashed at the villager with a sword.
暴漢がナイフで人に切り付けているところを取り押さえた。
The assailant was subdued while slashing at someone with a knife.
素早く切り付けると相手はひるんだ。
When he slashed swiftly, his opponent flinched.