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Slackness

usgb/ˈslæknəs/Volume
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Use 'slackness' to describe something tangible like ropes or muscles, where tension is visibly absent. SlideThe trainer commented on the slackness in his limbs after the injury.
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'Slackness' can refer to a physical looseness you can't see, like in connections or components. SlideEngineers found slackness within the bolted joints, raising safety concerns.
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Sometimes slackness is intentional, do not always assume it's a negative observation. SlideThe slackness in the fishing line was a technique to lure the fish.
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