English to English
noun
- a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
He developed a version of slot grammar.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)
He put a quarter in the slot.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a time assigned on a schedule or agenda
The TV program has a new time slot.
An aircraft landing slot.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a position in a hierarchy or organization
Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks.
She beat some tough competition for the number one slot.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the trail of an animal (especially a deer)
He followed the deer's slot over the soft turf to the edge of the trees.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
The PC had three slots for additional memory.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a slot machine that is used for gambling
They spend hours and hours just playing the slots.
source: WordNet 3.0
- A broad, flat, wooden bar; a slat or sloat.
source: Webster 1913
- The track of a deer; hence, a track of any kind.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- assign a time slot
Slot a television program.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To shut with violence; to slam; as, to slot a door.
source: Webster 1913
