Slat
Definitions
- A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
- A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.
- A ski.
- A thin piece of stone; a slate.
- A drop (of rain or water), a splash.
Equivalents
Examples
“slats of a window blind”
“To keep⟳ people out, the Nature Conservancy, which owns the cave, has blocked off the entrance with huge iron⟳ slats.”
“I never got down that hill without losing at least one of my skis! Clarence didn't lose⟳ his slats. The straps went over his boots and held them in place⟳. If he fell, he risked breaking a foot or leg, but the slats stayed on.”
“[…] slats of rain⟳ broke upon the surface.”
“A slat of rain⟳ drove into his face⟳. It was pitch dark but the sea was calmer and the bucking of the ship had lessened.”
“[…] a slat of rain⟳. The River-Woman grasped the pouch with her left hand and touched the mouth of it with her right.”
“[…] a slat of rain⟳ and wind gusts which whitened the water where the river made its bend⟳. Then the squall was gone as swiftly as it had come⟳ and the sun began to break⟳ through the clouds as Mike went slowly along the trail.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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