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slat

noun

Definition of slat

as in strap

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Recent Examples of slat The metal frames resist rust, and there are also slat-top wood armrests on the frames that and skin-friendly and resists getting too hot. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Use a microfiber cloth or dust mitt to wipe away grime on the top and bottom of each slat. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Even the entry-level units feature a separate bedroom, stylishly partitioned with wooden slat walls that can open and close. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens. — Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slat

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Noun

As for the strap, the model comes equipped with a gray saffiano calf leather iteration, complete with beige calf leather lining.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
With its open toe, the Sandaloo elegantly reveals the foot, while the wide strap and sturdy heel provides a feeling of security.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of strap

Noun

On their third album this year, the New Orleans garage rockers embrace conflicting emotions and clashing sounds, balancing hard-charging rave-ups with exploratory tape experiments.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
In one incident, the suspect allegedly covered a camera with tape, authorities say.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tape

Noun

In 1819 a new binding for the manuscript was made by a Swedish bookbinder.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
To qualify, each candidate had to demonstrate consistent binding at both laboratories, meet a specified affinity threshold, and show no detectable binding to an unrelated human protein used as a control.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of binding

Noun

There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
The sheriff's office said a woman believed to be 55 years old was found dead on a conveyor belt during the process of delivering recyclable materials.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of belt

Noun

Sure, public schools that can't afford to provide teachers with basic supplies like crayons and where nurses have to keep track of every bandage and packet of acetaminophen are performing surgery that costs $100,000-plus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The bronzed makeup, golden wig, and sunflower bandage dress are all working for her.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

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