A thin slice of meat is a cut of meat that has been sliced into a thin piece. CUTLET, a 6 letter word, is a thin slice of meat, usually from the leg or rib of veal, pork, or lamb. SCHNITZEL, a 9 letter word, is a thin slice of meat, usually veal, that is pounded flat, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried. ESCALOPE, an 8 letter word, is a thin slice of meat, usually veal, that is lightly floured and sauteed. All three terms refer to a thin slice of meat that can be cooked in various ways.