slack
s lak
- 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
- n a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
a gradual slack in output - n a stretch of water without current or movement
suddenly they were in a slack and the water was motionless - n a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
- n the quality of being loose (not taut)
he hadn't counted on the slackness of the rope - n a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
he took up the slack - v avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
- v be inattentive to, or neglect
He slacks his attention - v release tension on
slack the rope - v make less active or fast
He slackened his pace as he got tired - v become slow or slower
- v make less active or intense
- v become less in amount or intensity
- v cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
slack lime - s not tense or taut
slack and wrinkled skin
slack sails
a slack rope - s flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
slack water - s lacking in rigor or strictness
slack in maintaining discipline
- In fact, Lennon originally learned to play his guitar like a banjo, with the sixth string slack.
- Updated through 1997, the audit shows that the ladies have picked up some slack, earning an average annual return of 15.
- When "directional pressure" is applied, the bb's flatten, and slack muscles snap back, their strength restored.