slotted
Cut with channels
Slotted describes something with a slot—a narrow opening or groove cut into it.
A slotted spoon has openings that let liquid drain through.
A slotted screw has a single straight groove for a flathead screwdriver.
The word also works as a verb's past tense: She slotted the key into the lock, He got slotted into the morning shift.
Cross-slotted fastener system
- flatheadStraight-tipped tool or fish
- RobertsonRobert's son, as surname
- crossheadPiston-to-rod junction piece
- hexMalevolent incantation
star · square · pan · spanner · spline · clutch · one-way · trident
Narrow cut or routine
- keywaySlot receiving a key
- channelPassage for transmission
- notchV-shaped incision
- dadoLower decorated wall portion
kerf · cam · track · guide · rail · milling · lathe · slotter
Location or stance
- allocatedDesignated for distribution
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- appointedAssigned to office
- placedPut somewhere specific
delegated · distributed · role · spot · placement · fitted · inserted · filled
Arranged list of events
- agendaFormal discussion list
- calendarDate-tracking system
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
reservation · roster · lineup · program · rotation · itinerary · planner · docket
Engaging by overlap
- modularMade of separable units
- componentsConstituent parts
- fittedShaped to conform
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
construction · kit · flatpack · tongue-and-groove · insert · alignment · mating · connection
Phillips
Cross-slotted fastener system
- flatheadStraight-tipped tool or fish
- RobertsonRobert's son, as surname
- crossheadPiston-to-rod junction piece
hex · star · square · pan · spanner · spline · clutch · one-way · trident · pentagon
groove
Narrow cut or routine
dado · kerf · cam · track · guide · rail · milling · lathe · slotter · router
position
Location or stance
- allocatedDesignated for distribution
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- appointedAssigned to office
placed · delegated · distributed · role · spot · placement · fitted · inserted · filled · stationed
timetable
Arranged list of events
- agendaFormal discussion list
- calendarDate-tracking system
- appointmentScheduled time for something
booking · reservation · roster · lineup · program · rotation · itinerary · planner · docket · allotted
interlocking
Engaging by overlap
- modularMade of separable units
- componentsConstituent parts
- fittedShaped to conform
joinery · construction · kit · flatpack · tongue-and-groove · insert · alignment · mating · connection
slottedPhillips
Cross-slotted fastener system
hex · Allen · Robertson · star-drive · spanner
slottedunslotted
Having no groove
solid · ungrooved · smooth · continuous · unperforated
slottedunscheduled
Not on the calendar
unassigned · unallocated · open · unbooked · uncommitted
- slotted spoonHoled spoon for draining