slack
definition: lacking in rigor or strictness
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speech part: adjective
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lax
definition: flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
example: slack water
speech part: adjective
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definition: not tense or taut
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speech part: adjective
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loose
definition: a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
example: They took up the slack.
speech part: noun
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definition: the quality of being loose, not taut
example: I hadn't counted on the amount of slack in the rope.
speech part: noun
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slackness
definition: a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
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speech part: noun
definition: a stretch of water without current or movement
example: suddenly they were in a slack and the water was motionless
speech part: noun
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slack water
definition: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
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speech part: noun
definition: dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
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speech part: noun
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definition: cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
example: slack lime
speech part: verb
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slake
definition: become less in amount or intensity
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speech part: verb
definition: make less active or intense
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speech part: verb
definition: become slow or slower
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speech part: verb
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slow
definition: make less active or fast
example: I slackened my pace as I became tired.
speech part: verb
definition: release tension on
example: slack the rope
speech part: verb
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definition: be inattentive to, or neglect
example: I slack my attention at times.
speech part: verb
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definition: avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
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speech part: verb
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