slack water vs slack

slack vs slack water

slack water and slack both are nouns.

slack water is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

slack water is not a verb while slack is a verb.

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

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

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

slack water (noun)	slack (noun)
the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide	a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
a stretch of water without current or movement	the quality of being loose (not taut)
	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 water (adjective)	slack (adjective)
	not tense or taut
	lacking in rigor or strictness
	flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

slack water (verb)	slack (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 water and slack

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