1. a brief period of calm weather between storms
Usage: nautical
2. a temporary pause or break in activity
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sailors took advantage of the slatch to repair the damaged rigging.
• During the brief slatch, the crew managed to secure the loose cargo.
• We enjoyed a peaceful slatch between the two thunderstorms.
• The workers used the slatch in production to clean their equipment.
• After hours of intense debate, there was finally a slatch in the discussion.
• The captain waited for a slatch before attempting to dock the vessel.