noun.
A cradle on which a ship rests when hauled up to be examined or repaired.
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transitive verb.
To slay.
Word Usage
"But there is also coffee hour, where the same old men drink that strong, sweet ah'weh arabe, where children devour bowls of anise-flavored wheat berries called slee'ah, where during Lent we share spinach pies, hummus and other meatless dishes."