Associations to the word «Slat»
Noun
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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.