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imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew. |
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Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not
swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow
stream; a slow motion. |
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Not happening in a short time; gradual; late. |
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Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as,
slow of speech, and slow of tongue. |
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Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation;
tardy; inactive. |
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Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true
time; as, the clock or watch is slow. |
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Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth
of arts and sciences. |
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Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome;
dull. |
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Slowly. |
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To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to
delay; as, to slow a steamer. |
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To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up
before crossing the bridge. |
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A moth. |
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