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Trousers with a semi-formal style
“When Ash enters, he's only wearing his slacks, the white shirt and tie abandoned somewhere along the way.”
Plural for the part of a rope or line which is not held taut
“He jerked and yanked on the slack of the rope, frantic with fatigue.”
Plural for an allowable scope or margin of variation or freedom
“I have found it wise to allow him some slack in his linguistic leash when it comes to what he thinks is clever banter.”
Plural for a spell of inactivity or laziness
“You may find yourself thinking more clearly if you allow yourself some slack during the day.”
Plural for a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied
Plural for a black rock composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel
Plural for the capacity to bend or stretch under pressure
Plural for a decrease in amount, level or intensity
To procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
“I have to catch up on work today after choosing to slack for the last three days.”
To loosen or slacken the tension of
“Ye'll loose the knot, and slack the rope.”
To decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed
“Jonathan didn't slack his pace until they reached the fork that led to Jesse's camp.”
To spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
To quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
To act or move slowly or lazily
To relax or be at ease
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