slatted; slatting
1
: a thin narrow flat strip especially of wood or metal
2
3
: an auxiliary airfoil at the leading edge of the wing of an airplane
slat
adjective
Examples of slat in a Sentence
Noun
the slats of a venetian blind
The fence has two broken slats.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Week Us, theweek, 7 Feb. 2024
Its top is made from strong and solid acacia wood that displays slat paneling for a more sophisticated, timeless finish.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
The 110-seat restaurant, like the lobby, looks as if carved out of a large aspen tree trunk with earthy tones and distressed wood slats lining the ceiling.
—Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
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Verb
Sherman Oaks, California Architect Young Woo's 1959 Birdcage House is a split-level rectangle set off by front, side, and overhead slatted screens and lush surrounding terrain.
—The Week Us, theweek, 7 Feb. 2024
Its top is made from strong and solid acacia wood that displays slat paneling for a more sophisticated, timeless finish.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
Noun
Take a simple wood slat fence from basic to beautiful with artistic details, hide a chain link fence with vines, or add ambiance to evenings with twinkling and shining string lights.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
The 110-seat restaurant, like the lobby, looks as if carved out of a large aspen tree trunk with earthy tones and distressed wood slats lining the ceiling.
—Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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