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slab

noun

Definition of slab

as in ingot

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Recent Examples of slab And on all three Pro Evo shoes, the supercritical foams were cut from a slab rather than compression molded, which helps save weight by reducing the amount of air bubbles within the material. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Just a slab of meat from Rosewood Ranch in Texas, sliced into thick, leaning ribbons fanned out like a winning hand of cards. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 In his review, Noah Kaufman found that Made In’s shallow, 9-by-13-inch porcelain slab delivers more of the hard, crispy edges that make baked dishes so satisfying. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 The iPad mini is a rectangular glass-and-metal slab with rounded corners and flat edges all around. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slab

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Noun

In 2001, an 80-pound ingot was bought by a private collector for a record $8 million.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
People will see the deity off, wishing for a prosperous year and eating wonton resembling an ingot.

— Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026

Definition of ingot

Noun

Their rendition strips all of the traditional instrumentation and finds McGovern singing MacGowan’s lyrics over atmospheric noise, feedback, a few chimes, and strummed guitar, reducing the song to its bare essence.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026
The sandals were a true statement piece, featuring a playful pom-pom design front and center; the voluminous embellishment is crafted from layers of thin strips of fabric.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of strip

Noun

Lights can be hidden in channels in the beams that support the porch roof or those that act as rafter ties.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Instead, dirt paths and stalks of grass populated the area, and steel beams lay on rocks along the coastline of Lake Michigan.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

According to Hunt Arsenal, the attachment cord connecting the aider to the climbing stick may fray, separate or break during use, creating a serious fall hazard.

— Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026
Suitable for both children and adults, manufacturers recommend the peel-and-stick patches — which cost, on average, $10 to $20 on Amazon for a box — be placed on clothing or wearable outdoor accessories, as opposed to directly onto skin.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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