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- slag heap/ˈslæɡ ˌhiːp/A large mound of waste material, especially from mining or industrial processes.nounC1
- slain/sleɪn/The past participle of 'slay'; means 'killed', especially in a violent or deliberate way.verbB2
- slake/sleɪk/To satisfy or quench, typically thirst, desire, or a requirement.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
- slaked lime/ˌsleɪkt ˈlaɪm/Calcium hydroxide, a chemical compound produced by adding water to quicklime (calcium oxide), used in construction, agriculture, and industrial processes.nounLow frequency, specialized term.
- slaker/ˈsleɪkə/a person or thing that quenches, satisfies, or lessens the intensity of something.nounLow (Very Rare in everyday use; moderately rare in technical/industrial contexts).
- slalom/ˈslɑː.ləm/A downhill skiing race or a canoe/kayak competition in which participants navigate a winding course marked by gates or poles.adjectivenounverb+1B2
- slam/slæm/To shut or hit something with great force, often producing a loud noise.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveCommon
- slam dance/ˈslæm ˌdɑːns/A form of aggressive, energetic dancing at punk and hardcore music concerts where participants deliberately collide with or shove each other.nounverbC2
- slam dunk/ˌslæm ˈdʌŋk/A powerful, forceful basketball shot made by jumping and putting the ball directly through the hoop.nounverbMedium
- slam-bang/ˌslæmˈbæŋ/With great force, noise, or violence; in a sudden, energetic, and often reckless manner.adjectiveadverbverb-intransitiveLow
- slammer/ˈslæm.ər/A slang term for prison or jail.nounC1
- slamming/ˈslæmɪŋ/The act of shutting something violently and noisily.nounB1
- slander/ˈslɑːndə/A false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- slang/slæŋ/A type of language consisting of very informal words and expressions, typically restricted to a particular context or group and often used to establish group identity.nounverbverb-intransitive+1high
- slang dictionary/slæŋ ˈdɪkʃənəri/A reference work that lists and defines slang terms and expressions.nounmedium
- slanging match/ˈslæŋ.ɪŋ ˌmætʃ/A noisy argument where people insult each other angrily.nounC1
- slanguage/ˈslæŋɡwɪdʒ/slang considered as a distinct form of language.nounLow
- slant/slɑːnt/to lean at an angle; a sloping line, surface, or position.adjectivenounverb+2B2
- slant board/ˈslɑːnt bɔːd/A flat surface set at an angle, typically used for writing, drawing, therapeutic exercises, or industrial purposes.nounC1
- slant front/slɑːnt/To be at an angle; to slope or lean away from a vertical or horizontal line.nounC1
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