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Origin and Etymology of slat
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly
First Known Use: circa 1587
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Definition of slat
1 : a thin narrow flat strip especially of wood or metal
2 slats plural, slang : ribs
3 : an auxiliary airfoil at the leading edge of the wing of an airplane
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adjectiveExamples of slat in a Sentence
the slats of a venetian blind
The fence has two broken slats.
Origin and Etymology of slat
Middle English sclate, slate slate
First Known Use: 1764
1886
First Known Use of slat
1886
SLAT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of slat for English Language Learners
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: a thin, narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal
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: a thin narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal
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