noun Download 🔗Share A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal. Examples : "slats of a window blind" material part architecture building 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 airplane's leading-edge slats helped it maintain a slow speed during the landing approach. " technical vehicle technology machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ski. Examples : "The antique slats hung on the wall of the ski lodge, reminders of simpler times on the slopes. " sport vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin piece of stone; a slate. Examples : "The roof of the old cottage was made of heavy slats, giving it a rustic look. " material building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To construct or provide with slats. Examples : "The carpenter will slat the new fence with wooden strips. " architecture building material structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently. Examples : "The angry student slatted the textbook across the desk in frustration. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To split; to crack. Examples : "The dry wood slats when I tried to nail them together. " action condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set on; to incite. Examples : "The coach slats the team to play harder during the final quarter. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
