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[[t]slɒt[/t]]

n. v. slot•ted, slot•ting

1) a slit or other narrow opening, esp. one for receiving something, as a coin or a letter

2) a place or position, as in a sequence or series

3) cvb an assignment or job opening; position

4) cvb inf Informal.

slot machine 1)

5) aer. a gap that is opened along the leading edge of an aircraft wing to improve airflow

6) cmp

expansion slot

7) to make a slot in; provide with a slot or slots

8) cvb to place or fit into a slot:

You've been slotted for four o'clock[/ex]

9) cvb to fit or be placed in a slot

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Etymology: 1300–50; ME: the hollow of the breastbone < MF esclot, of uncert. orig. slot′ter, n. II

slot

[[t]slɒt[/t]] n.

the track or trail of a deer or other animal, as shown by the marks of the feet

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Etymology: 1565–75; < AF, MF esclot the hoofprint of a horse, prob. < ON slōth track, trail; cf. sleuthhound