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slat

noun

Definition of slat

as in strap

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Recent Examples of slat My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens. — Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The beds, four to a room, were made from steel slats on a wooden frame. — Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Vertical wood slats wrap the upper half of the room and conceal acoustical panels that dampen the sounds in the space. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2026 Pairing the horizontal slats on a teakwood frame with vertical cabana stripes is a lesson in modernity, and the Crate & Barrel Batten collection gets an A+. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slat

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Noun

The sleeveless dress featured a square neckline with thick straps and a form-fitting bodice.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
They’re made from organic cotton, and feature adjustable straps for the perfect fit.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of strap

Noun

In Weaver’s case, for example, one of the bindings found on her body had a lot of DNA from Weaver herself, some from her boyfriend and a much smaller amount from an unknown third person, Collins said.

— Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026

Definition of binding

Noun

The voluminous sleeves add dimension while balancing your proportions, and the adjustable belt cinches the waist for a flattering, customized fit.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Our tip for creating a truly cool look is to pair a simple white T-shirt or tank with your long denim shorts, then go big with a fun belt and matching bag.

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Definition of belt

Noun

This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2026
The two-way star, who turns 32 on Sunday, spoke Friday night with a heavy bandage on his swollen left knee to go with his usual ice wrap around his pitching arm.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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