slats

noun

  1. 1

    A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal.

    “slats of a window blind”
  2. 2

    (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.

  3. 3

    A ski.

  4. 4

    A thin piece of stone; a slate.

verb

  1. 1

    To construct or provide with slats.

  2. 2

    To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.

  3. 3

    To split; to crack.

  4. 4

    To set on; to incite.

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