sleech Meaning & Definition
What Does Sleech Mean?
As a noun, sleech means Thick, soft mud that was left behind by flowing water, usually alongside riverbeds or shorelines. It is also used to mean A soft, unstable mixture of mud and clay beneath Belfast, which is known for being difficult to build on. As a verb, it means To dip a vessel into water to fill it; to scoop up water, as with a bucket.
Quick Facts About Sleech
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | sleeches |
| Verb forms | sleeches, sleeching, sleeched |
Sleech Definition (Noun)
- Thick, soft mud that was left behind by flowing water, usually alongside riverbeds or shorelines.
- A soft, unstable mixture of mud and clay beneath Belfast, which is known for being difficult to build on.
Sleech as a Verb
- To dip a vessel into water to fill it; to scoop up water, as with a bucket.
- To coax, cajole.
Synonyms of Sleech
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Sleech synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sleech (countable and uncountable, plural sleeches)
sleech (third-person singular simple present sleeches, present participle sleeching, simple past and past participle sleeched)
Origin of Sleech
From Middle English sliche, a variant of slicche, from Old English *sliċ (“mud, sludge”), from Proto-West Germanic *sliki, from Proto-Germanic *slikiz (“mud, slush”), from Proto-Indo-European *sleyg- (“to slide, be slippery”). Doublet of slitch and sludge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sleech
Is sleech a noun or a verb?
Sleech is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of sleech?
The plural of sleech is sleeches.
What is the past tense of sleech?
The past tense of sleech is sleeched. The present participle is sleeching.