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slot
noun(slot)a slot machine that is used for gambling
Synonyms: one-armed bandit,
Examples:
They spend hours and hours just playing the slots.
slot
noun(slot)(computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
Synonyms: expansion slot,
Examples:
The PC had three slots for additional memory.
slot
noun(slot)a time assigned on a schedule or agenda
Synonyms: time slot,
Examples:
The TV program has a new time slot.
An aircraft landing slot.
An aircraft landing slot.
slot
noun(slot)a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
Examples:
He developed a version of slot grammar.
slot
noun(slot)a position in a hierarchy or organization
Examples:
Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks.
She beat some tough competition for the number one slot.
She beat some tough competition for the number one slot.
slot
noun(slot)a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)
Examples:
He put a quarter in the slot.
slot
verb(slot)assign a time slot
Examples:
Slot a television program.
slot
noun(slot)the trail of an animal (especially a deer)
Examples:
He followed the deer's slot over the soft turf to the edge of the trees.