slock Synonyms & Antonyms
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Slock as a Noun
A draught; a gulp.
A slock of wine.
An improvised weapon consisting of a padlock placed in a sock, common in prison environments.
Slock as a Verb
To swallow, gulp.
To poach (a servant) from another household.
To entice.
To strike with a slock.
To hunt (wild game) with preindustrial tools such as spears, blowguns, slingshots, arrows, crossbows, or others.
Slock in a Sentence
A slock of wine.
Word Forms & Grammar
slock (plural slocks)
slock (third-person singular simple present slocks, present participle slocking, simple past and past participle slocked)
Words That Rhyme With Slock
Origin of Slock
Origin 1: Cognate with German Schluck (“a draught; a gulp”), Dutch slok (“a draught; a gulp”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
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Origin 3: Blend of sock + lock.
Origin 4: Coined or popularized by Tim Wells, who is widely known among hunters for this style of hunting.
Slock at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /slɒk/ |
| Meaning | A draught; a gulp |
| Plural | slocks |
| Verb forms | slocks, slocking, slocked |
Common Questions About Slock
Is slock a noun or a verb?
Slock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of slock?
The plural of slock is slocks.
What is the past tense of slock?
The past tense of slock is slocked. The present participle is slocking.