1. n. & v.
--n.
1. a slit or other aperture in a machine etc. for something (esp. a coin) to be inserted.
2 a slit, groove, channel, or long aperture into which something fits or in which something works.
3 an allotted place in an arrangement or scheme, esp. in a broadcasting schedule.
--v. (slotted, slotting)
1. tr. & intr. place or be placed into or as if into a slot.
2 tr. provide with a slot or slots.
Phrases and idioms:
slot-machine a machine worked by the insertion of a coin, esp.:
1. one for automatic retail of small articles.
2 one allowing a spell of play at a pin-table etc.
3 US fruit machine.
Etymology: ME, hollow of the breast, f. OF esclot, of unkn. orig. 2. n.1 the track of a deer etc. esp. as shown by footprints.
2 a deer's foot.
Etymology: OF esclot hoof-print of a horse, prob. f. ON sl{oacute}th trail: cf. SLEUTH