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Definition of Slat
1. Noun. A thin strip (wood or metal).
Specialized synonyms: Lath, Fin, Louver, Louvre, Splat, Lag, Stave
Generic synonyms: Strip
Group relationships: Venetian Blind
2. Verb. Equip or bar with slats. "Slat the windows"
3. Verb. Close the slats of (windows).
Definition of Slat
1. n. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal; as, the slats of a window blind.
2. v. t. To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.
Definition of Slat
1. Noun. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal. ¹
2. Noun. (''aeronautical'') A moveable 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. ¹
3. Verb. To construct or provide with slats. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Slat
1. to provide with slats (narrow strips of wood or metal) [v SLATTED, SLATTING, SLATS]
Medical Definition of Slat
1. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal; as, the slats of a window blind. Origin: CF. Slot a bar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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