A slot is a narrow opening in something, especially one used to receive a coin or other small object. It can also refer to a position, such as a job or place in line.

A slant route is a type of pass that requires a wide receiver with a high degree of twitch speed and agility. This type of route allows a wide receiver to gain 8-15 yards at the most before breaking into the center of the field. A good slot WR can also run other routes, including the switch and the cross routes, that require quick cuts and jukes to get open.

In computers, a slot is the operation issue and data path machinery surrounding a set of one or more execution units (also known as a functional unit). In very long instruction word machines, this is sometimes referred to as an execute pipeline.

Penny, nickel, and quarter slots are some of the most common forms of slot machines available today. They offer a variety of paybacks and payout amounts to players. However, many of them are not suitable for all players, so it’s important to understand how they work before you play. For example, some slots have a minimum bet amount that you must hit in order to earn a payout. Others may only pay out on a specific symbol combination. Also, make sure to check the slot’s pay table and help screens – usually located on the machine’s touch screen or through a ‘help’ button.