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slicken

[ slik-uhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become slick.


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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of slicken1

First recorded in 1620–30; slick ( def ) + -en 1( def )
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Anger, depression, jealousy, resentment and more all vividly factor in here and help the characters avoid the kind of “saintliness†that can slicken these sorts of tragic tales.

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More than 100 flights have been canceled at Atlanta’s airport and city leaders say they fear ice could slicken streets and freeways just as thousands of fans begin pouring into town for Super Bowl 53.

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Franchises are supposed to use digital effects to slicken the ride with tedious profligacy, not as a last resort deployed only when practical effects aren’t possible.

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But it was just long enough to get moisture on the grass to slicken the surface for big serves.

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As for the oil, extra virgin olive oil will burn too quickly and regular olive oil will mask some of the fish flavor, so use a small amount of canola or vegetable oil, which have high smoking points, to grease the grill and slicken the fish.

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