Slake

Definition of Slake

v. t.

1.

To allay; to quench; to extinguish; as, to slake thirst.

[imp. & p. p. Slaked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Slaking.]

It could not slake mine ire nor ease my heart.

- Shak.

2.

To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination shall take place; to slack; as, to slake lime.

v. i.

1.

To go out; to become extinct.

2.

To abate; to become less decided.

3.

To slacken; to become relaxed.

4.

To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place; as, the lime slakes.

Slake trough
a trough containing water in which a blacksmith cools a forging or tool.

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