slatted; slatting
Definition of slat
(Entry 1 of 3)
slat
nounDefinition of slat (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a thin narrow flat strip especially of wood or metal
3
: an auxiliary airfoil at the leading edge of the wing of an airplane
slat
verb (2)
slatted; slatting
Definition of slat (Entry 3 of 3)
: to make or equip with slats
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The first known use of slat was circa 1587
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