Words that start with S

A slot is a kind of long, narrow hole that is usually used for putting something in or through. A slot might also be an ordered piece of time you have during the day, for example "you have the 1-2pm time slot", or "I can slot you in at 10am".

Sloths are a large animal that spends almost all of its time up trees, hanging from branches by its large curved claws. Sloths sleep for around 18 hours a day. They move very slowly - around 1-5 feet per minute. They are related to armadillos and anteaters.

You slouch when you stand with a slightly drooping posture, with your shoulders forward and your stomach sticking out.

Slugs can be found on land and in the water, both freshwater and the sea. They are very similar to snails but slugs don't have a shell, and in fact any land mollusc without a shell can be called a slug. Since they have nowhere to hide inside and can dry out, slugs usually live in moist or wet places.

You smack someone when you hit them with your open hand. The little girl in the picture is smacking her father. A smack is also a small amount of something, for example "this jelly smacks of garlic". A similar word to smack is slap, trace, hint or suggestion.