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Slick (Noun)

A slippery smoothness; "he could feel the slickness of the tiller".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The ice rink was known for its slick surface, perfect for speed skating competitions.
The fish's slick scales made it difficult for the angler to get a firm grip.
She struggled to maintain her footing on the slick rocks near the waterfall.
The mechanic's hands were slippery with engine grease, giving them a slick feel as he worked.
The bartender's slick technique made him a pro at flipping and pouring drinks.

A trowel used to make a surface slick.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A film of oil or garbage floating on top of water.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The slick of oil from the tanker spill covered the surface of the ocean for miles.
After the storm, a slick of debris floated on the lake, polluting the once-clear water.
The environmental disaster was evident in the slick of toxic waste that coated the river.
As the cargo ship sank, a massive slick of fuel oil spread out across the harbor.
The oil rig explosion created a huge slick of crude oil that threatened the marine ecosystem.

A magazine printed on good quality paper.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The publisher spared no expense in creating a slick magazine that readers would admire.
As she flipped through the latest issue of Vogue, she couldn't help but be impressed by the slick finish on the photos.
The advertising executive knew that a slick magazine cover could make all the difference in grabbing customers' attention.
The new fashion magazine's sleek design and slick paper gave it a high-end feel.
The art director's goal was to create a slick magazine that would be both stylish and sophisticated.