slats

noun

plural of slat
as in straps

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  1. straps
  2. tapes
  3. belts
Noun
  • The player holds onto the controller, but unlike most console controllers, there are straps or grips that keep them safely in the player’s hands.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Just like Sweeney and Garner’s overalls, this $60 find has the classic look, including adjustable straps with metal hardware, side button closures, and functional front, back, and chest pockets.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of straps
Noun
  • As Miller grew older, VHS tapes and DVDs became outdated and streaming services became the norm.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These tapes feel far more vulnerable—even invasive knowing they were never meant for anyone else—than reading a diary.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapes
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  • Shields, undefeated at 18-0, is the heavy favorite despite being the challenger against Scott (5-1-1), who secured her belts last December.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Customers can find the bags at Whole Foods' self-checkout, checkout lanes, register belts, product displays and the Whole Body department, according to the Fishwife website.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of belts
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