Webster's English Dictionary

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slot

1. slot \'sla:t\ n [ME, the hollow running down the middle of the breast, 
   fr. MF esclot] 1a: a long narrow opening or groove : SLIT, NOTCH  1b: a 
   narrow passage or enclosure  1c: a passage through an airplane wing located 
   usu. near the leading edge a nd formed between a main and an auxiliary 
   airfoil for improving flow conditions over the wing so as to increase lift 
   and delay stalling of the wing 2: a place or position in an organization or 
   sequence : NICHE 
2. slot vt or slot.ted;  or slot.ting : to cut a slot in 
3. slot n or slot [MF esclot track] pl  : the track of an animal (as a 
   deer) : TRACK, TRAIL