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lat

1 American  
[laht] / lɑt /

noun

plural

lats, lati

  1. a former silver coin of Latvia, equal to 100 santimi.

lat 2 American  
[lat] / læt /

noun

Informal.

  1. latissimus dorsi.

lât 3 American  
[laht] / lɑt /

noun

Architecture.

  1. (in India) a monolithic stamba.

lat. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. latitude.

Lat. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. Latin.

Lat. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Latin

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lat. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. latitude

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Etymology

Origin of lat1

1920–25; < Latvian lats, equivalent to Lat ( vija ) Latvia + -s nominative singular noun ending

Origin of lat2

By shortening

Origin of lât3

First recorded in 1790–1800, lât is from the Hindi word lāṭ, lāṭh

Example Sentences

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McVay told reporters that Williams sustained an injury similar to a lat strain against the Jaguars and might not play against the Saints.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

When Hancock went on the injured list last season, the Mariners tried to investigate what was causing the strain to the lat.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Hancock dealt with lat strains the previous two seasons as well, and the Mariners plan to spend the offseason trying to refine his mechanics and his offseason workouts to prevent another reoccurrence.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023

Dodgers: Placed RHP Michael Grove on the 15-day injured list with right lat tightness and recalled LHP Bryan Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023

She wondered about his lat workouts and his all-cash payments.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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