Pronunciation: \ˈslāk, vi 2 & vt 3 are also ˈslak\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): slaked; slak·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English slacian, from sleac slack
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1archaic : subside, abate
2: to become slaked : crumble transitive verb
1archaic : to lessen the force of : moderate
2: satisfy, quench
