Slott
/slɒt/noun
A term used to refer to a slot or opening, often in a mechanical or structural context.
Did you know?The word 'slot' is believed to be linked to ancient practices of divination, where slots or openings were used to reveal hidden truths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*slutaz
“a hole or opening, especially for purposes of insertion.”
Old Norse
ON
slott
“a slot or opening; often used in the context of a lock or mechanism.”
Middle English
ME
slot
“a narrow opening or groove, especially in machinery.”
Modern English
English
slot
“a position or opening for something to be inserted or placed.”