noun Download 🔗Share A covering of liquid, particularly oil. Examples : "The rain created rainbow slicks of oil on the parking lot after the car leaked. " environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Someone who is clever and untrustworthy. Examples : "The new student was known as a slicks; he always found a way to get out of trouble without anyone noticing. " character person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tool used to make something smooth or even. Examples : "The potter used slicks to smooth the surface of the clay vase before firing it in the kiln. " utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing. Examples : "The race car needed new slicks before it could compete on the track. " vehicle sport technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A helicopter. Examples : "The pilot flew the slicks to the remote mountaintop for the rescue mission. " vehicle military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The project was delayed because the slick had not been delivered to the printer." media technology communication industry writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wide paring chisel used in joinery. Examples : "The carpenter used the slicks to carefully pare the wood for the intricate dovetail joint. " utensil work technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading