Meaning of slick cam | Babel Free

Definitions

Smooth water.

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Examples

“"It's slick cam out here this morning," my father said, using the waterman's phrase for totally calm.”

“'It's a very slick cam out there today so oi don't expect you Dingbatters got very quamish?' enquired the Capt Birdseye lookalike at Ocracoke Island harbour.”

““Looks like slick cam today, Cap'n.” Charles stared straight up at her. “Slick what?” “Slick cam. It means the water's as smooth as glass. I told you they speak differently over here.””

“"Suit yourself. It'll be near two hours afore I head back. The Sound is slick cam today. Should be a smooth trip over to the island."”

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