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slat1 definition

slat (slat)

noun

  1. a thin, narrow strip of wood, metal, etc. slats of a Venetian blind
  2. ☆ Slang
    1. the ribs
    2. the buttocks

Etymology: ME sclat < OFr esclat, a fragment < esclater, to splinter < Langobardic slaitan, to tear apart, split, akin to OHG slizzan, OE slitan: see slit

transitive verb slatted slat′·ted, slatting slat′·ting

to provide or make with slats
slat2 definition

slat (slat)

intransitive verb slatted slat′·ted, slatting slat′·ting

to flap or beat vigorously, as sails in a strong wind

Etymology: ME sclatten, prob. < ON sletta, to throw: infl. by slat

transitive verb

  1. to throw forcefully
  2. to beat; strike

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slat Synonyms

slat

n.

buttress, brace, lath; see support 2.


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slat Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • spring: The base is a box metal frame with sprung beech slats giving a partial sprung base.

Adjective modifier

  • wooden: Place wooden slats on top of the sand or gravel, to separate the drainage material from the compost you are going to produce.

Noun used with modifier

  • beech: The base is a box metal frame with sprung beech slats giving a partial sprung base.
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