Index of English words, starting with "sl"

(1) - Slake (v. i.) To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place; as, the lime slakes.
(2) - Slake (v. i.) To slacken; to become relaxed.
(3) - Slake (v. i.) To abate; to become less decided.
(4) - Slake (v. i.) To go out; to become extinct.
(5) - Slake (a.) To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination shall take place; to slack; as, to slake lime.
(6) - Slake (a.) To allay; to quench; to extinguish; as, to slake thirst.

(1) - Slam (n.) The refuse of alum works.
(2) - Slam (n.) Winning all the tricks of a deal.
(3) - Slam (n.) The shock and noise produced in slamming.
(4) - Slam (n.) The act of one who, or that which, slams.
(5) - Slam (v. i.) To come or swing against something, or to shut, with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise; as, a door or shutter slams.
(6) - Slam (v. t.) To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
(7) - Slam (v. t.) To strike down; to slaughter.
(8) - Slam (v. t.) To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
(9) - Slam (v. t.) To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement.
(10) - Slam (v. t.) To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.