as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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Adjective
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Alabama The following counties will be impacted by slick road conditions: Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025 -
They’re lined with cozy, supportive cotton fur and have rubber soles that are an asset against slick, snowy terrain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The heavy snowfall is over, but the cold is sticking around and keeping slippery conditions in place.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Roadways are anticipated to become slippery, particularly during the Wednesday morning commute, creating hazardous driving conditions.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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These are a little greasier, a little less glamorous.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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