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noun

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

transitive verb slatted, slatting

to provide or make with slats

intransitive verb slatted, slatting

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

transitive verb

to throw forcefully
to beat; strike

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