slack (Meaning)
slack (n)
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
a stretch of water without current or movement
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
the quality of being loose (not taut)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
slack (v)
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
be inattentive to, or neglect
release tension on
make less active or fast
become slow or slower
make less active or intense
become less in amount or intensity
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
slack (s)
not tense or taut
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
lacking in rigor or strictness
slack (n.)
Small coal; also, coal dust; culm.
A valley, or small, shallow dell.
The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it; as, the slack of a rope or of a sail.
slack (superl.)
Lax; not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended; as, a slack rope.
Weak; not holding fast; as, a slack hand.
Remiss; backward; not using due diligence or care; not earnest or eager; as, slack in duty or service.
Not violent, rapid, or pressing; slow; moderate; easy; as, business is slack.
slack (adv.)
Slackly; as, slack dried hops.
slack (a.)
Alt. of Slacken
slack (v. t.)
Alt. of Slacken
Synonyms & Antonyms of slack
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slack Sentence Examples
- The team is slacking off and not meeting their deadlines.
- The slack belt hung loosely around his waist.
- The slackline stretched taut between the two trees.
- The rope went slack as the weight was lifted.
- The dog's leash was slack, allowing it to roam freely.
- The wind blew the sails slack, slowing the sailboat.
- The slack jaw dropped in surprise at the news.
- The slack in the schedule allowed for some extra time off.
- The musician's hand moved with slack movements on the guitar strings.
- The slack in the fabric made the dress hang loosely on the body.
FAQs About the word slack
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve, a noticeable deterioration in perfo
neglecting, careless,lazy, neglectful,negligent, reckless, disregardful, oblivious, derelict, lax
meticulous, punctilious, attentive, careful,careful, meticulous, conscientious, punctilious, nonnegligent, conscientious
The team is slacking off and not meeting their deadlines.
The slack belt hung loosely around his waist.
The slackline stretched taut between the two trees.
The rope went slack as the weight was lifted.
