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Expansion Slot: The slot on the motherboard designed to be filled by expansion cards. See above.

Expansion Card: This is a circuit card that it attached to the motherboards expansion slot. By using an expansion card, you can increase a systems functionality by providing the access to additional devices . . . View Full Definition

Slot Alley: A lane with a worn track that guides the ball into the pocket, making strikes easy.

Slot: A physical connector on a motherboard to hold an expansion card or memory module. In older models, CPUs were installed on circuit boards that fit into a slot as well.

Orbital Slots: Orbital slots refer to the location of satellites around the globe. Their are 6 main slots used for DBS TV.

Slotted Flap: A flap that, when depressed, exposes a SLOT and increases airflow between itself and the rear edge of the wing.

Slotter: An attachment which operates with a reciprocating motion. Used for machining internal slots and surfaces.

Thermal Expansion: The expansion of materials caused by heat input.

T-Slot: The slots made in the tables of machine tools for the square-head bolts used to clamp the workpiece, attachments, or work-holding fixtures in position for performing the machining operations.

Slotting Fees: Paid by manufacturers to purchase shelf space in retail stores: such fees are a controversial issue in the food sector. Critics regard slotting fees as unearned store discounts (or even 'kic . . . View Full Definition