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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
  • Love Monday worked with Morton and Colthurst to secure access to several hours of tapes and both appear in the factual series.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Break out the cassette tapes — The Shards is releasing an original soundtrack.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tapes
Noun
  • Simple repairs, belts, hoses, tune-ups, and other maintenance items should not be a problem for any qualified technician.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The returning athletes are generally 22 or 23 years old and have four years of college sports experience under their belts.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of belts
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“Slats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slats. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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