Associations to the word «Slat»

Wiktionary

SLAT, noun. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood or metal.
SLAT, noun. (aeronautical) A movable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight.
SLAT, verb. To construct or provide with slats.
SLAT, verb. To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.
SLAT, verb. (UK) (dialect) To split; to crack.
SLAT, verb. To set on; to incite.

Dictionary definition

SLAT, noun. A thin strip (wood or metal).
SLAT, verb. Equip or bar with slats; "Slat the windows".
SLAT, verb. Close the slats of (windows).

Wise words

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