completely slack
Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words
Indicates that something is entirely loose, with no tension.
Categories:
Examples (10)
- The old rope was completely slack after years of use.
- He noticed that the tension on the bike chain had become completely slack.
- After the storm passed, the mooring lines were completely slack.
- The fishing line went completely slack when the fish got away.
- The gymnast's grip on the bar became completely slack during the dismount.
- With no wind, the sails hung completely slack.
- The mechanic found that the brake cable was completely slack.
- The drawstrings on his bag were completely slack, and the contents spilled out.
- As the weight was lifted, the suspension became completely slack.
- The artist left the threads completely slack to create a specific effect.