slack vs slack water

slack water vs slack

slack and slack water both are nouns.

slack is an adjective but slack water is not an adjective.

slack is a verb but slack water is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
slack water	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, slack and slack water are synonyms defined as:

slack and slack water: a stretch of water without current or movement

slack (noun)	slack water (noun)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely	the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide
the quality of being loose (not taut)	a stretch of water without current or movement
a stretch of water without current or movement
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

slack (adjective)	slack water (adjective)
not tense or taut
lacking in rigor or strictness
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

slack (verb)	slack water (verb)
release tension on
make less active or fast
make less active or intense
become slow or slower
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
become less in amount or intensity
be inattentive to, or neglect
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between slack and slack water

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