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\ ˈslat 
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\slatted; slatting
Definition of slat
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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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slat
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of slat
: a thin, narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal
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slat
noun\ ˈslat \
\Kids Definition of slat
: a thin narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal
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The first known use of slat was circa 1587
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