A position within a group, sequence, or hierarchy. Also, a position authorized for an aircraft to take off or land at an airport.

A slot is a groove or other opening in the wing of an airplane, which aids in airflow over the wing. Also called a slat.

In machining, a cut made in a slot is usually made in one pass. This is not always the most productive method, but it is easy to control and minimizes tool deflections and vibrations, heat buildup, and tool wear. It is particularly useful for angled cuts or for deep slots, but it does not leave a good surface finish and requires the use of an additional toolpath method to remove chips from the slot.

Psychologists Robert Breen and Marc Zimmerman have found that slot players reach a debilitating level of involvement with gambling three times as quickly as those who play other casino games. They believe this is because of the high level of intermittent rewards offered by slot machines.

There are thousands of myths about slot machines, but many of them have little basis in reality. They can easily be passed from person to person until they become accepted as gospel. This article explores some of the most common myths and dispels them based on probability theory. It will also offer some strategies to help you avoid falling prey to these falsehoods.