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- slash pine/ˈslæʃ ˌpaɪn/A species of pine tree (Pinus elliottii), native to the southeastern United States, characterized by long, flexible needles and valued for its rapid growth and high-quality timber.nounC1
- slash pocket/ˈslæʃ ˌpɒk.ɪt/A type of pocket in a garment, made by cutting a slit in the fabric and finishing the edges, often with a welt or piping, and without a flap or other visible closure.nounLow
- slash-saw/sɔː/A cutting tool consisting of a thin metal blade with sharp teeth, or the act of cutting with such a tool.verb-transitiveHigh (A2-B1)
- slashdot effect/ˈslæʃdɒt ɪˌfekt/A large, sudden spike in traffic to a website after it is mentioned on a popular site or platform, often causing the site to become slow or crash.nounC1
- slasher/ˈslæʃ.ər/A person or thing that slashes, especially a violent attacker who cuts or stabs victims.nounB2
- slasher movie/ˈslæʃ.ə ˌmuː.vi/A subgenre of horror film that typically features a psychopathic killer (often masked or hidden) who stalks and murders a series of victims in a violent, graphic manner, often with a blade or edged weapon.nounC1/C2
- slashfest/ˈslæʃ.fɛst/A media event, particularly a film or television series, characterized by excessive or gratuitous violence, gore, and killing, often with blades or sharp weapons.nounLow / Niche
- slashing/ˈslæʃ.ɪŋ/cutting with a forceful, sweeping stroke; drastically reducing.adjectivenounC1
- slask/slɑːsk/To make a wet, slapping sound, especially when moving through liquid or mud.nounLow
- slat/slæt/A thin, narrow, flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used as part of a structure like a blind, fence, or bed.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- slat back/slæt bæk/A backrest constructed from a series of horizontal slats, typically found on chairs or other furniture.nounLow
- slatch/slætʃ/A short period of calm weather or smooth water during a storm; a temporary lull or slackening.nounVery Low (Archaic/Specialist)
- slate/sleɪt/A fine-grained, grey-blue metamorphic rock that splits easily into thin, flat pieces, used historically for roofing and writing surfaces.adjectivenounverb+1B2
- slate black/sleɪt blæk/An intense, dark black color with a subtle, slightly cool undertone, reminiscent of the natural color of slate rock.nounLow-to-medium (specialist/commercial)
- slate blue/ˌsleɪt ˈbluː/A specific colour: a dark, muted blue-grey, resembling the colour of some slate rock.nounLow. Used mostly in descriptive contexts.
- slate gray/sleɪt ˈɡreɪ/A medium to dark gray color with a slightly bluish or purplish undertone, similar to the natural color of slate rock.nounC1
- slate-colored junco/ˌsleɪt ˈkʌləd ˈdʒʌŋkəʊ/A small North American sparrow (Junco hyemalis) with dark gray or slate-colored upper parts, white belly, and white outer tail feathers, commonly seen in winter.nounLow (specialist/ornithological)
- slated/ˈsleɪtɪd/The past tense and past participle of the verb 'slate', primarily meaning 'to schedule, plan, or designate for a particular time' or 'to criticize severely'.adjectiveverbC1
- slater/ˈsleɪtə/A person who lays or repairs slate roofs.nounC1
- slather/ˈslæðə(r)/To spread or apply a substance thickly or generously.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
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