Technology / Aviation / Slot: A long, narrow, spanwise gap in a wing, usually near the leading edge, to improve airflow at high angles of attack for slower landing speeds.
Search Google for Slot:
Slot Noun Synonyms: groove, fissure, notch, slit, opening, hollow, depression, channel, sulcus
Slot Adjective Synonyms: opening, position, vacancy, job, place, assignment, niche, space, spot, pigeon-hole
MORE
Business / Machine Shop / Slotter: An attachment which operates with a reciprocating motion. Used for machining internal slots and surfaces. MORE
Business / Machine Shop / T-Slot: The slots made in the tables of machine tools for the square-head bolts used to clamp the workpiece, attachments, or work-holding fixtures in position for performing the machining operations. MORE
Technology / Television (TV) / Orbital Slots: Orbital slots refer to the location of satellites around the globe. Their are 6 main slots used for DBS TV. MORE
Technology / Computers / Expansion Slot: The slot on the motherboard designed to be filled by expansion cards. See above. MORE
Technology / Aviation / Slotted Flap: A flap that, when depressed, exposes a SLOT and increases airflow between itself and the rear edge of the wing. MORE
Business / Agriculture / Slotting Fees: Paid by manufacturers to purchase shelf space in retail stores: such fees are a controversial issue in the food sector. Critics regard slotting fees as unearned store discounts (or even 'kickbacks' to MORE