slatted; slatting
1
: a thin narrow flat strip especially of wood or metal
2
3
: an auxiliary airfoil at the leading edge of the wing of an airplane
slat
adjective
Examples of slat in a Sentence
Noun
the slats of a venetian blind
The fence has two broken slats.
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Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
The 128 accommodations are equally elegant, with white couches, blue throws, and slatted shutters.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
What Makes This Manolo Blahnik Location Unique The built-in, individually rotating wall slats create floating displays for showcasing both footwear and smaller handbags, allowing the layout to be easily customized with each new collection.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The accommodations are chic but unfussy, with beds draped in mosquito netting, wicker chairs, and wood slatted shutters.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
The 128 accommodations are equally elegant, with white couches, blue throws, and slatted shutters.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
The bed comes with a wooden slat support system, but a box spring is recommended.
Lennon lacquer bar cabinet: on sale for $1,748.60 (30% off)
Original price: $2,498
This handcrafted Lennon Lacquer Bar Cabinet features beech wood construction and textured glass doors.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
What Makes This Manolo Blahnik Location Unique The built-in, individually rotating wall slats create floating displays for showcasing both footwear and smaller handbags, allowing the layout to be easily customized with each new collection.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slat. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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