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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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Fences made of wired wooden slats went up in spots along Oceanside’s northern beaches last week for a pilot project expected to restore sand dunes and native plants.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The 68 guest rooms and 45 suites are equally elegant, with white couches, blue throws, and slatted shutters.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Add modern wood paneling or slats for warmth without a full renovation.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Fences made of wired wooden slats went up in spots along Oceanside’s northern beaches last week for a pilot project expected to restore sand dunes and native plants.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slat. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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