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Synonyms of slack

5 similar words

Another word for slack is culm. Other synonyms of slack are slough, slow, moderate and easy.

Synonyms and similar words for slack

nounA low-lying marsh or a pool, especially a tidal or intermittent one which periodically fills and...

adjectiveNot active or busy, successful, or violent.

nounSmall coal; coal dust.

  • culmWaste coal, used as a poor quality fuel.

Meaning of slack

  1. noun The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.
  2. noun A dip in a surface.
  3. noun In particular, a shallow dell or hollow; a dip in the surface of terrain, such as between hills.

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Questions about synonyms of slack

What is another word for slack?
Slack has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as culm, slough, slow, moderate and easy.
What does slack mean?
Slack means the part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.

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