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slats

noun

plural of slat
as in straps

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  1. straps
  2. tapes
  3. belts
Noun
  • Thin ankle straps kept the shoes in place, while thick 2- to 3-inch block heels offered a subtle lift.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Best Under $30 Closer in scale to a drawer pull than a coat hanger, this decorative wall hook works best for lightweight items like jewelry, keys, and bags with shorter straps.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of straps
Noun
  • After listening for hours to government tapes of Davis describing his role in the murder, jurors would be forgiven for thinking Keffe D was recorded almost as much as some aspiring rap artists.
    — John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The district is investigating the teachers The district reviewed security tapes from the speech to identify teachers who walked out.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapes
Noun
  • Fast forward 10 years and City head to Old Trafford this weekend looking fresh after an extensive squad overhaul, with three league victories out of three under their belts.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike a year ago, both teams come in with a game under their belts, so the offenses with plentiful playmakers should operate more crisply.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
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