Slake

/sleɪk/ verb noun

To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).

What it means

  1. (verb) To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).
  2. (verb) To cool (something) with water or another liquid.
  3. (verb) To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place. “The lime slakes.”
  4. (verb) To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place. “to slake lime”
  5. (verb) Of a person: to become less energetic, to slacken in one's efforts.
  6. (verb) To slacken; to become relaxed or loose.
  7. (verb) To become less intense; to weaken, decrease in force.
  8. (verb) To go out; to become extinct.
  9. (noun) A sloppy mess.
  10. (verb) To besmear.

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Letter analysis

  • Slake contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Slake mean?

To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).

What are the anagrams of Slake?

Valid anagrams: lakes, leaks.

How many letters are in Slake?

Slake has 5 letters.

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