Slack
Pronunciation: /ˈslæk/
Slack (adjective)
- Not pulled tight; loose or relaxed.
- Not working hard or moving quickly.
Examples
- The rope was slack, causing the tent to collapse.
- She adjusted the slack strap on her backpack.
Common collocations: slack rope, slack line, slack attitude, slack performance, take up the slack
Slack (noun)
- The part of something that is not tight.
- A time when there is less activity or work.
Examples
- He pulled on the slack to tighten the sail.
- The slack in the cable caused it to sag.