slatting

[ slat-ing ]

noun

Origin of slatting

First recorded in 1525–35; slat¹ + -ing¹

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The slatting allows for remote control access of media inside.
The best TV and media stands for your home | PopSci Commerce Team | October 16, 2020 | Popular-Science
Presently the square canvas was all a-shiver, slatting furiously and causing the ship to tremble to her keel.
A Middy of the King | Harry Collingwood
Sure, be looking at his stride and his habit of slatting people over the head, and his grand manners with his food.
The O'Ruddy | Stephen Crane
Mrs. Bindle was awakened by the loud slatting of the tent-flap.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert Jenkins
Wheeler's car was shot through, the slatting ripped at the driver's place, the sides a mess.
Our Part in the Great War | Arthur Gleason

But he ceased his yelping to listen to a new noise—a thunderous slatting of canvas accompanied by shouts and cries.
Jerry of the Islands | Jack London

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