noun Download 🔗Share A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal. Examples : "slats of a window blind" material part architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (aeronautical) A movable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight. Examples : "The pilot adjusted the wing's slat to reduce the landing speed of the airplane. " technical vehicle machine part science technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ski. Examples : "The old-fashioned slats were much harder to control than modern skis. " sport vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin piece of stone; a slate. Examples : "The roof of the shed was made of wooden slats. " material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To construct or provide with slats. Examples : "The carpenter slatted the window with wooden slats to improve privacy. " material structure building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently. Examples : "The wind slatted the loose shutter against the side of the house all night, keeping me awake. " action word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To split; to crack. Examples : "The wooden chair slatted under the weight of the extra guest. " material structure action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set on; to incite. Examples : "The bully tried to slat the two younger children on to fight each other. " action politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
