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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