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Slow Whistle: A slow whistle is when an official waits to blow his whistle, usually due to a delayed offside or delayed penalty call.

Slow Twitch: Muscle cells that contract slowly are resistant to fatigue and are utilized in endurance activities such as long-distance running, cycling or swimming.

Slow Sync: Flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed. Flash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash-illuminated subject against a dark backg . . . View Full Definition

Slow-down: When more objects are on the screen than a system can handle, the game tends to slow down, often to the detriment of the gameplay. This tends to be a problem with systems that have underpowe . . . View Full Definition

Tin Whistle: Small metal end-blown flute commonly used in Irish traditional music.

Whistleblower Protection Act Of 1989: Whistleblower protection is the federal law that provides protection to employees against retaliation for reporting illegal acts of employers. An employer may not rightfully retaliate in any . . . View Full Definition

Whistle Blower: A stock rumored to be the target of a takeover bid, drawing speculators who hope to make a profit after the takeover is completed.

Slow Play: (also 'undue delay') not keeping up with the pace of play as determined by the committee

Slow Of Course: Term used to describe a planet's motion when its rate of travel is less than its mean daily motion.

Slow Film: Film having an emulsion with low sensitivity to light. Typically films having an iso or 50 or less.