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slicks

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "slicks" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

slicks

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, slicks is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofslicks

1noun
  • A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

    Example: "Careful in turn three — there's an oil slick on the road."

  • Someone who is clever and untrustworthy.
  • A tool used to make something smooth or even.
  • A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing.

    Synonyms: "slick tire", "slick tyre"

    Example: "You'll go much faster if you put on slicks."

  • A helicopter.
  • A camera-ready image to be used by a printer. The "slick" is photographed to produce a negative image which is then used to burn a positive offset plate or other printing device.

    Example: "The project was delayed because the slick had not been delivered to the printer."

  • A wide paring chisel used in joinery.

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