Definition (noun) dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
Definition (noun) a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
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the team went into a slump
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a gradual slack in output
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a drop-off in attendance
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a falloff in quality
Definition (noun) a stretch of water without current or movement
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suddenly they were in a slack and the water was motionless
Definition (noun) a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
Definition (noun) the quality of being loose (not taut)
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he hadn't counted on the slackness of the rope
Definition (noun) a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
Definition (verb) avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
Definition (verb) be inattentive to, or neglect
Definition (verb) release tension on
Definition (verb) make less active or fast
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He slackened his pace as he got tired
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Don't relax your efforts now
Definition (verb) become slow or slower
Definition (verb) make less active or intense
Definition (verb) become less in amount or intensity
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The storm abated
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The rain let up after a few hours
Definition (verb) cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
Definition (adj) not tense or taut
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the old man's skin hung loose and grey
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slack and wrinkled skin
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slack sails
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a slack rope
Definition (adj) flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
Definition (adj) lacking in rigor or strictness
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such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable
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lax in attending classes
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slack in maintaining discipline