nounπShareA covering of liquid, particularly oil."The rain created rainbow slicks of oil on the parking lot after the car leaked. "environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who is clever and untrustworthy."The new student was known as a slicks; he always found a way to get out of trouble without anyone noticing. "characterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool used to make something smooth or even."The potter used slicks to smooth the surface of the clay vase before firing it in the kiln. "utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing."The race car needed new slicks before it could compete on the track. "vehiclesporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helicopter."The pilot flew the slicks to the remote mountaintop for the rescue mission. "vehiclemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA camera-ready image to be used by a printer. The "slick" is photographed to produce a negative image which is then used to burn a positive offset plate or other printing device."The project was delayed because the slick had not been delivered to the printer."mediatechnologycommunicationindustrywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wide paring chisel used in joinery."The carpenter used the slicks to carefully pare the wood for the intricate dovetail joint. "utensilworktechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading