Slackening
[slækənɪŋ]
Definition
(-) of Slacken
Checker: Raffles
Examples
- Intently over her shoulder, without slackening speed, she looked ahead for the driving face. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- On your business, my dear,' replied the Jew, glancing uneasily at his companion, and slackening his pace as he spoke. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Most of its money-mills were slackening sail, or had left off grinding for the day. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Meanwhile the chaise proceeded, without any slackening of pace, towards the conclusion of the stage. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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