A narrow opening, groove, or slit. A slit in a ship’s side through which air is vented, or the opening for a light in a door. Also, the slot of a machine that accepts cash or paper tickets with barcodes (in “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines). (journalism) The position or job held by a chief copy editor at a newspaper, or a similar position.

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