Finesentence logo

Slat: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿง‚
Add to dictionary

slat

 

[ slรฆt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

salty

Slat is a mineral consisting mainly of sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt. It is often used for seasoning and preserving food.

Synonyms

salt, sodium chloride

Examples of usage

  • It is important to use the right amount of slat when cooking.
  • The slat content in the ocean water is responsible for its salinity.
Context #2 | Verb

wood

Slat refers to a thin strip of wood used in the construction of furniture or fences.

Synonyms

plank, strip

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used slats to build the fence.
  • She placed the slats of the bed frame carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "slat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ripa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Latte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bilah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ listwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ listรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูŠุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ latka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟๆก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ letva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rima

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reykษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ listรณn

Etymology

The word 'slat' originated in the 14th century from Middle English 'sclat' which means a roofing slate. It later evolved to refer to a strip of wood or other material and eventually to a mineral consisting of sodium chloride. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from construction to culinary applications.

See also: slate, slats.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,111, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.