Slats: meaning, definitions and examples

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slats

[ slæts ]

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furniture

A series of thin, narrow strips of wood or metal used in construction, often to support a mattress.

Synonyms

bar, beam, plank

Examples of usage

The bed frame was made of sturdy slats.
She replaced the broken slats on the bench.

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aviation

A movable control surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, used to control roll.

Synonyms

aileron, flap, spoiler

Examples of usage

The pilot adjusted the slats for a smoother landing.
The slats were extended during takeoff.

Translations

Translations of the word "slats" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ripas

🇮🇳 पटिया

🇩🇪 Latten

🇮🇩 bilah

🇺🇦 рейки

🇵🇱 listwy

🇯🇵 スラット

🇫🇷 lattes

🇪🇸 listones

🇹🇷 şeritler

🇰🇷 슬랫

🇸🇦 شرائح

🇨🇿 lamely

🇸🇰 lamely

🇨🇳 条板

🇸🇮 letev

🇮🇸 spjöld

🇰🇿 планкалар

🇬🇪 ფიცრები

🇦🇿 taxtalar

🇲🇽 listones

Word origin

The word 'slats' originated from Middle English 'slatten', meaning a thin strip of wood. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.