slab

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Noun

slabSingular
slabsPlural
1

A thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other solid material, typically rectangular in shape.

Workers laid a heavy concrete slab for the foundation of the building.

2

A thick slice or portion of food, especially meat or cake.

She cut a thick slab of chocolate cake for her guest.

3

A large, flat area of rock forming a surface for climbing.

The climbers practiced their technique on the granite slab.

Verb

1

To cover or pave with slabs.

They slabbed the patio with large stone tiles.

2

To cut into slabs or thick slices.

She slabbed the cheese for the party platter.