Noun

‘Slab‘ is the word of the day for 31st August 2020. A slab is a piece of something that is most frequently in a shape where the length and width significantly exceed the height. However, quantitative definitions that specify dimension (size) characteristics for a slab, vs any other word for a piece of something (such as a ‘block’), are rarely stated.

What is the Meaning of Slab?

In the Cambridge Dictionary, the word slab is defined as ‘a thick, flat piece of something, especially stone‘.

The Cambridge Dictionary uses the word ‘flat’ to emphasize that the height is much less than the width and length.

The word slab, when used to name something that is a particular shape, is a noun.

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Although the word slab is often associated with stone, or a composite stone-like material, it can be used to describe flat pieces of other materials.

When used for stone and stone-like products, the word slab can be used to describe several objects, which are discussed below.

A paving slab (a rectangular, flat piece of strong concrete that is used as part of paving). This may be on a roadside pavement or a patio.

A stone slab can be a cut piece of stone that is used for paving (similar to the above example) or as a floor in a building that uses stone as the main floor material. These can sometimes be used in several stories (levels) of a building.

Stone slabs may also be used as walls. In areas where stone is in abundance, stone slabs lay vertically can form very efficient walls to create field and property boundaries.

As well as masonry links, the word slab can refer to other materials and products. For example, a slab of chocolate or a slab of toffee. Much tastier than stone! 😉

Hopefully, this post about the noun ‘slab’ has helped you to understand the meaning of the word slab.

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What is the meaning of ‘trait’? A trait may be something that is displayed by an individual or group, such as their characteristics, values, and qualities. A trait can be whether someone is an introvert (shy and reserved; often an analytical thinker), or an extrovert (more brash, animated or outwardly confident and enthusiastic around people).

The word trait is a noun.

Other traits may include general mannerisms or qualities that an individual possesses, such as being polite, considerate, patient, or speaking correctly when in public.

Definition of Trait

The definition of trait in the Cambridge Dictionary is:

‘a characteristic, esp. of a personality‘

and

‘a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour‘

Example sentences that incorporate the word ‘trait‘ may include:

• Politeness is one of the most prominent traits that David displays.
• Every one of David’s traits made the people like him.
• Politeness is a trait that is admired by many people.
• Some religious groups are admired for their nature-loving traits.

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Gobbledygook is a real word! Now that we have got that out of the way, we can begin to define the word.

When asked ‘What is the meaning of gobbledygook?’, we instantly think of the language spoken between very young children that has no meaning to the adults listening, but somehow (no doubt through simple tones alone) makes some sense to the children.

Gobbledygook means the use of non-sense language, often also referred to as gibberish. Gobbledygook may also mean a language that means very little to most people because it is overly technical, containing words that would only be understood by certain experts and individuals working in the particular field/profession that the language relates to.

The Cambridge Dictionary definition of gobbledygook is ‘language that sounds important and official but is difficult to understand‘.

As you can see, the dictionary definition relates to the second meaning described above (technical language), rather than the nonsensical language spoken by very young children.

The word gobbledygook is a noun.

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