Meaning of the word slack in English

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slack

US /slæk/
UK /slæk/

Verb

1.

loosen (something, especially a rope).

Example:
slacking the outhaul allows you to adjust the sail

Adverb

1.

loosely.

Example:
their heads were hanging slack in attitudes of despair

Adjective

2.

(of business) characterized by a lack of work or activity; quiet.

Example:
business was rather slack

Noun

1.

the part of a rope or line which is not held taut; the loose or unused part.

Example:
I picked up the rod and wound in the slack
Synonym:
2.

a spell of inactivity or laziness.

Example:
he slept deeply, refreshed by a little slack in the daily routine
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