SLATCH

TileHead’s Word of the Day for 30 September 2011

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SLATCH  (n. pl. -ES)

Definition(s):

1. (n.) a calm between breaking waves
2. (n.) an interval of fair weather, as a lull in a windstorm
3. (n.) any brief respite or interval; a short period
4. (n.) the loose or slack part of a rope

Useful information for game players:

• Front hooks: (none)
• Back hooks: (none)
• Anagrams: (none)
• Longer extensions: -ES
• Wraparounds: (none)
• Other Spellings: (none)
• Related Forms: (none)

Epilogue:
The words SLACK, SLAKE, and SLATCH all derive from the Old English slæc, but SLATCH developed meanings mostly associated with the sea — a period between waves, a calm during a storm, the loose end of a rope — and is now used chiefly in New Engand area.

Our ship has reached the end of another week, and it’s time for another slatch from word sleuthing, but the Word of the Day will return with renewed vigor next week.


Summarizing this week’s words: SWIVET, SELCOUTH, SAROS, SMARAGD, and SLATCH

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