English Dictionary

slat

/slæt/

noun

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

I sprinkled some slat on my food.

意味（1）

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

slats of a window blind

意味（2）

(aviation) 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.

意味（3）

(skiing, slang) A ski.

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.

意味（4）

A thin piece of stone; a slate.