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Slot Machine

Definition:

A slot machine is a gambling device operated by inserting coins or tokens and pulling a lever or pressing a button to activate a set of spinning reels. Players aim to align symbols on the reels to win money or other prizes.

Senses/Usages:

Noun - Gambling Device:

1. A slot machine is an exciting casino game that features reels with various symbols. Players place bets and pull a lever or press a button to spin the reels, with the goal of aligning symbols on paylines to win money or other prizes.

Example sentence: I hit the jackpot on the slot machine and won a huge sum of money.

Noun - Vending Machine:

2. In some regional variations, a slot machine is a vending machine that dispenses snacks, beverages, or other items when money is inserted into it.

Example sentence: I inserted a dollar into the slot machine and grabbed a bag of chips from the vending machine.

Noun - Aircraft Configuration:

3. In aviation, a slot machine refers to a desired order and scheduling of landing and departure times for aircraft at crowded airports.

Example sentence: The air traffic controller used a slot machine to efficiently manage the flow of incoming and outgoing planes.

Verb - Allot/Arrange:

4. To slot machine (verb) means to allot or arrange something, especially timings or schedules, in a specific order.

Example sentence: The event organizer will slot machine the performances based on their duration and theme.