SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

slakes

The correct spelling is slakes.

How to pronounce slakes

verb

Say it like: Sla-kes

The correct spelling is slakes. To satisfy (thirst, or other desires). For example: "The lime slakes."

Usage Examples

The lime slakes.

to slake lime

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).
  2. 2.To cool (something) with water or another liquid.
  3. 3.To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.
  4. 4.To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.
  5. 5.Of a person: to become less energetic, to slacken in one's efforts.

noun

  1. 1.A sloppy mess.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples