as in loosening
to make less taut
the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail
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Noun
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Tax Day is the next business day if April 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Technically, federal holidays are applicable only to federal employees and the District of Columbia, meaning states individually determine their legal holidays, according to the Congressional Research Service.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Tai Chi may also support better rest by encouraging relaxation and enhancing emotional regulation, the study authors added.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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“Slacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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