slat
1a long thin, narrow strip of wood, metal, etc., used as a support for a bed, as one of the horizontal laths of a Venetian blind, etc.
Aeronautics. a control surface along the leading edge of a wing that can be extended forward to create a gap (slot ) to improve airflow.
to furnish or make with slats
Origin of slat
1Words Nearby slat
Other definitions for slat (2 of 3)
to throw or dash with force.
to flap violently, as sails.
a slap; a sharp blow.
Origin of slat
2Other definitions for S. Lat. (3 of 3)
south latitude.
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How to use slat in a sentence
It sports functional mission-style side slats for good ventilation, and the locking gate keeps your pet cozy and secure overnight or while you’re out.
Best dog houses: You (and your pet) won’t be left out in the cold with these picks | Julian Cubillos | November 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe bent wood leaves no corner seams, with the top and bottom pieces held together by a wood slat on the crate’s interior.
Best dog crate: These indestructible pet products for the home keep your pup cozy and safe | Irena Collaku | July 13, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThen she started back for the caves taking the slat of wood with her as a trophy.
The Beach of Dreams | H. De Vere StacpooleKane peered through the broken slat and with a very grim expression drew back for the others.
"Persons Unknown" | Virginia TracyOriginally determined by the slat of wood which strengthened the wall-plate at the point of its perforation by the trunnels.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von Reber
I put forth my strength, and a great slat several hundredweight fell into the sea with sullen splash.
The Birthright | Joseph HockingA small hole in the slat and a string tied to latch and run through a hole in the door furnished the means of raising the latch.
Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper | Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock
British Dictionary definitions for slat (1 of 3)
/ (slæt) /
a narrow thin strip of wood or metal, as used in a Venetian blind, etc
a movable or fixed auxiliary aerofoil attached to the leading edge of an aircraft wing to increase lift, esp during landing and takeoff
(tr) to provide with slats
Origin of slat
1British Dictionary definitions for slat (2 of 3)
/ (slæt) dialect /
(tr) to throw violently; fling carelessly
(intr) to flap violently
a sudden blow
Origin of slat
2British Dictionary definitions for slat (3 of 3)
/ (slæt) /
Irish a spent salmon
Origin of slat
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