Nouns Starting With SL
Here's the list of all the 584 Nouns Starting With SL in the English Language.
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| sleep | 1. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended 2. a torpid state resembling deep sleep More Definitions → |
| slide | 1. a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study 2. (geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc. More Definitions → |
| slot | 1. a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable 2. a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail) More Definitions → |
| slip | 1. a socially awkward or tactless act 2. a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. More Definitions → |
| sleeping | 1. the state of being asleep 2. quiet and inactive restfulness More Definitions → |
| sleeve | 1. the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm 2. small case into which an object fits More Definitions → |
| slave | 1. a person who is owned by someone 2. someone who works as hard as a slave More Definitions → |
| slight | 1. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) More Definitions → |
| slope | 1. an elevated geological formation 2. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal More Definitions → |
| slipknot | 1. a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made More Definitions → |
| slice | 1. a share of something 2. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion More Definitions → |
| slavery | 1. the state of being under the control of another person 2. the practice of owning slaves More Definitions → |
| sliding | More Definitions → |
| slam | 1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge 2. the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects More Definitions → |
| slate | 1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate 2. thin layers of rock used for roofing More Definitions → |
| slayer | 1. someone who causes the death of a person or animal More Definitions → |
| slash | 1. a wound made by cutting 2. an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) More Definitions → |
| slaughter | 1. the killing of animals (as for food) 2. a sound defeat More Definitions → |
| slick | 1. a slippery smoothness 2. a magazine printed on good quality paper More Definitions → |
| slab | 1. block consisting of a thick piece of something More Definitions → |
| slap | 1. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) 2. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand More Definitions → |
| slack | 1. dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve 2. a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality More Definitions → |
| sludge | 1. the precipitate produced by sewage treatment 2. any thick, viscous matter More Definitions → |
| slang | 1. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar 2. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) More Definitions → |
| slowing | 1. a decrease in rate of change More Definitions → |
| sleeper | 1. a rester who is sleeping 2. a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal More Definitions → |
| slogan | 1. a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual More Definitions → |
| slider | 1. a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction 2. someone who races the luge More Definitions → |
| sling | 1. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice 2. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones More Definitions → |
| slug | 1. a projectile that is fired from a gun 2. a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms More Definitions → |
| slater | 1. any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats More Definitions → |
| slough | 1. necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass 2. any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake) More Definitions → |
| slit | 1. a long narrow opening 2. obscene terms for female genitals More Definitions → |
| slew | 1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
| slant | 1. a biased way of looking at or presenting something 2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane More Definitions → |
| slain | 1. people who have been slain (as in battle) More Definitions → |
| sleepwear | 1. garments designed to be worn in bed More Definitions → |
| sled | 1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow More Definitions → |
| slowdown | 1. the act of slowing down or falling behind More Definitions → |
| sleigh | 1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow More Definitions → |
| slipper | 1. low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors 2. a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction More Definitions → |
| slump | 1. a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality 2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment More Definitions → |
| slime | 1. any thick, viscous matter More Definitions → |
| slalom | 1. a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles More Definitions → |
| slumber | 1. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended 2. a dormant or quiescent state More Definitions → |
| slicing | 1. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer 2. the act of cutting into slices More Definitions → |
| slurry | 1. a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water More Definitions → |
| slander | 1. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
| slamming | More Definitions → |
| slag | 1. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals More Definitions → |
| sledge | 1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow 2. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
| slum | 1. a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions More Definitions → |
| sledding | 1. the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh 2. advancing toward a goal More Definitions → |
| slingshot | 1. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones More Definitions → |
| slacker | 1. a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime) More Definitions → |
| slicer | 1. a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers) 2. a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade More Definitions → |
| sloth | 1. a disinclination to work or exert yourself 2. any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits More Definitions → |
| slacks | 1. (used in the plural) pants for casual wear More Definitions → |
| slashing | More Definitions → |
| slurp | More Definitions → |
| slapping | More Definitions → |
| slaying | 1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being More Definitions → |
| slugger | 1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting 2. a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches More Definitions → |
| sleuth | 1. a detective who follows a trail More Definitions → |
| sliver | 1. a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal 2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something More Definitions → |
| slush | 1. partially melted snow More Definitions → |
| slat | 1. a thin strip (wood or metal) More Definitions → |
| slapstick | 1. a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes 2. acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone More Definitions → |
| slaughterhouse | 1. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
| sleet | 1. partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow) More Definitions → |
| slaw | 1. basically shredded cabbage More Definitions → |
| sleaze | 1. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar More Definitions → |
| slippage | 1. a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping 2. decline from a standard level of performance or achievement More Definitions → |
| slowness | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry More Definitions → |
| sloop | 1. a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow More Definitions → |
| slasher | 1. someone who slashes another person 2. a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing More Definitions → |
| slimmer | More Definitions → |
| slammer | 1. a person who closes things violently 2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
| slur | 1. (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato 2. a disparaging remark More Definitions → |
| slinger | 1. a person who uses a sling to throw something More Definitions → |
| sleepover | 1. an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children) More Definitions → |
| slither | More Definitions → |
| slouch | 1. an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions 2. a stooping carriage in standing and walking More Definitions → |
| slop | 1. wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk 2. deep soft mud in water or slush More Definitions → |
| sleepiness | 1. a very sleepy state More Definitions → |
| slipcover | 1. a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture More Definitions → |
| slog | More Definitions → |
| sledgehammer | 1. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
| slicker | 1. a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof 2. a person with good manners and stylish clothing More Definitions → |
| sleight | 1. adroitness in using the hands More Definitions → |
| slipstream | 1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller More Definitions → |
| sleeplessness | 1. a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep More Definitions → |
| slink | More Definitions → |
| sluice | 1. conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate More Definitions → |
| slinging | 1. throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) More Definitions → |
| slob | 1. a coarse obnoxious person More Definitions → |
| slacking | 1. the evasion of work or duty More Definitions → |
| slugfest | 1. a fight with bare fists More Definitions → |
| sleepwalking | 1. walking by a person who is asleep More Definitions → |
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