| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. [2 definitions] |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| slant |
to be at a leaning or tilting angle. [2 definitions] |
| slap |
a sharp blow with an open hand that makes a cracking sound. [5 definitions] |
| slapdash |
done or made in a hurry and without attention. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. [5 definitions] |
| slat |
a long, narrow strip of wood or metal. Slats can be used to make flat surfaces, such as mattress supports, window covers, and bench or chair backs. |
| slate |
a rock that tends to split in smooth layers. [3 definitions] |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. [4 definitions] |
| slave |
a person who is owned by and forced to work for another with no pay or rights. [4 definitions] |
| slavery |
the owning of people by other people; bondage. [3 definitions] |
| slay |
to kill deliberately and violently. |
| sled |
a low platform of wood or other material that slides on blades and is used to travel over snow and ice. [2 definitions] |
| sledgehammer |
a large, heavy hammer that has a long handle. A sledgehammer is held with both hands and used for such tasks as driving posts into the ground. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. [2 definitions] |
| sleep |
to be in the state of rest for the body and mind in which the eyes are closed and one is not fully conscious. [5 definitions] |
| sleeping bag |
a large bag with a warm lining and a zipper used to sleep in outdoors. |
| sleep over |
to stay through the night at the home of a friend or relative. |
| sleepover |
the activity of staying the night at a friend's house for fun. The activity usually involves staying up late playing and talking as well as sleeping. |
| sleep tight |
to sleep well or soundly. |
| sleepy |
in need of or starting to sleep. [2 definitions] |