The "slot machine" term derives from the slots on the machine for inserting and retrieving coins. "Fruit machine" comes from the traditional fruit
![house slot house slot](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CHduTmveAw8/maxresdefault.jpg)
on the spinning reels such as lemons and cherries.
![house slot house slot](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CHduTmveAw8/maxresdefault.jpg)
on the spinning reels such as lemons and cherries.
phrasal verb\n\n : to find a place for (someone or something) in a schedule, plan, etc. I can slot you in at 2 p.m.