Slackening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Slackening is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of slacken.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of slacken.
More Meanings
- The act by which something slackens; loss of speed, tautness, etc.
Example Sentences
If the following guide lose his distance from the one leading (which can only happen by his own fault), he will correct himself by slightly lengthening or shortening a few steps, in order that there may not be sudden quickenings or slackenings in the march of his platoon.
Word Forms
- slackenings
Synonyms for slackening
Depending on context, synonyms include relaxation, loosening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include relaxation, loosening, letup, slowdown, deceleration, slowing.
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