dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

a stretch of water without current or movement

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

the quality of being loose (not taut)

a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely

avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

be inattentive to, or neglect

release tension on

make less active or fast

become slow or slower

make less active or intense

become less in amount or intensity

cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

not tense or taut

flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

lacking in rigor or strictness

become less in amount or intensity

casual dress consisting of slacks and matching jacket

the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide

make less active or fast

a stretch of water without current or movement

the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide

become slow or slower

make less active or fast

become looser or slack

make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

become less intense

an occurrence of control or strength weakening

a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)

the evasion of work or duty

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

the quality of being loose (not taut)

the quality of being lax and neglectful

(usually in the plural) pants for casual wear