A slit or other narrow opening, usually for receiving something, such as a coin or a letter. Also called aperture, channel, hole, notch, or window.
A slot in a can is a small indentation made to allow air flow, and thus prevent spoilage. The slots are often made from a thin strip of aluminum or other metal that is bent to form a V-shaped indention, and they may be lined with steel or plastic to increase the strength of the can. Some slotted cans have a hole in the bottom, which allows water to escape when the can is opened.
In American football, rugby union, and Australian rules football, to kick a ball between the posts for a goal; also known as a “drop punt.” From Middle Low German slot (“bolt, lock, castle”), from Proto-Germanic *sluta, related to the verb sleutana (“to lock”).
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