1. opening, hole, slit, vacancy, position, window, space
In the game of hockey, the slot is the area in front of and between two face-off circles in the offensive zone. It allows speed players to go inside and outside the circle, whereas boundary cornerbacks are restricted to the arc of the wide receiver. The word is also used as a verb to mean “to place in a specific time or position”:
2. in a computer, e-mail, calendar, game, program
In a Web application, a Slot is a dynamic container that can either wait for content (a passive slot) or be called upon by a scenario that uses an Add Items to Slot action or a renderer to fill the slot with its contents. Slots are defined in the v-slot directive and are supported by the Web Components framework.
3. in a casino, machine, game
A significant percentage of people play slot machines, and their popularity is growing. This is probably due to their ease of use and attention-capturing rewards, as well as to the fact that they offer an escape from stressful or depressing thoughts. However, it is important to understand the mechanics of slots so that you can minimize your chances of losing more money than you can afford to lose. The pay table on a slot machine indicates the number of credits a player will receive if certain symbols line up in a winning combination. Most slot games have a theme, and the symbols and bonus features are aligned with that theme.