blatted
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of blatted
C20: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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People of this community manage their flow by situating themselves over a gap in the slatted floors of their homes, free-bleeding onto the lush forest greenery below.
From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023
Every few minutes, a migrant’s hand would pop through the slatted fence and dangle a cellphone and coiled charger.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023
Although some weather stations are located at airports, temperature readings are taken from thermometers in a Stevenson screen, which is a white slatted box with its door facing north.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2022
For a little extra oomph, take the same slatted headboard concept as seen above but make it rainbow!
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022
The windows had inside shutters of slatted wood which telescoped into a narrow space on either side.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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