slack

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Pronunciation
/slæk/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.

Example Sentences
  • take in the slack
2 Definition

A tidal marsh or shallow that periodically fills and drains.

3 Definition

A temporary speed restriction where track maintenance or engineering work is being carried out at a particular place.

4 Definition

A valley, or small, shallow dell.

5 Definition

Small coal; coal dust.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To slacken.

2 Definition

To mitigate; to reduce the strength of.

3 Definition

To lose cohesion or solidity by a chemical combination with water; to slake.

Example Sentences
  • Lime slacks.
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(normally said of a rope) Lax; not tense; not firmly extended.

Example Sentences
  • a slack rope
2 Definition

Weak; not holding fast.

Example Sentences
  • a slack hand
3 Definition

Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.

Example Sentences
  • slack in duty or service
4 Definition

Not active,successful, or violent.

Example Sentences
  • Business is slack.
5 Definition

Excess; surplus to requirements.

Example Sentences
  • the slack capacity of an oil pipeline
6 Definition

Vulgar; sexually explicit, especially in dancehall music.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Slackly.

Example Sentences
  • slack dried hops