Meaning of the word slack in English
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slack
US /slæk/
UK /slæk/
Verb
1.
loosen (something, especially a rope).
Example:
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slacking the outhaul allows you to adjust the sail
2.
decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed.
Example:
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the flow of blood slacked off
Synonym:
Adverb
1.
loosely.
Example:
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their heads were hanging slack in attitudes of despair
Adjective
1.
2.
(of business) characterized by a lack of work or activity; quiet.
Example:
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business was rather slack
Noun
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