to slacken speed at a crossing
1slacken — verb (slackened; slackening) Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to make less active ; slow up < slacken speed at a crossing > 2. to make slack (as by lessening tension or firmness) < slacken sail > intransitive verb …
2MV George Prince ferry disaster — The MV George Prince ferry disaster was a nautical disaster that occurred in the Mississippi River in Louisiana on the morning of October 20, 1976. The ferry George Prince was struck by the Norwegian tanker SS Frosta , which was traveling upriver …
3eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… …
4European Union — 1. an association of European nations formed in 1993 for the purpose of achieving political and economic integration. Formerly known as the European Economic Community, the European Union s member states are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,… …
